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(Morris County Courthouse)
Morristown is located in Morris County
Population: 18,922
Morristown offers its residents spacious older homes on tree-lined streets, picturesque dwellings built in colonial times, and homes in established neighborhoods. As of March 1, 2006, there are 34 homes on the market in Morristown. The average home price is $595,000 with prices ranging from $300,000 - $1,500,000.
Morristown is Morris County's most famous municipality. Its history is part of the rich heritage of our country through its important role in the American Revolution. Settled in the early 1700's, it is located in Morris County approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. As the county seat and the region's largest commercial and shopping area, Morristown is the scene of contemporary life surrounded by structure and sights of historical significance. Although it offers an easy commute to New York City via both rail and bus, many residents are employed in surrounding areas within Morris County. Several Fortune 500 companies are represented in Morris County, including AT&T, Nabisco, and Warner-Lambert.
Morristown provides New England style charm and a wonderful mix of antique shopping; outstanding restaurants and charming tree lined streets with stately homes and a resident base more similar to the United Nations than a small town. The area is rich in history, offering many lovely museums and historical sites such as the Jacob Ford mansion where Washington led the troops during the winter of 1799, Acorn Hall home of the Historical Society, Thomas Nast House where the political illustrator and creator of Santa resided. Nearby are Jockey Hollow (Morristown Historical Park), Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Morris Art Museum. Recreational areas are extensive, with over 11,000 acres of County Parks, riding and biking trails, golf courses, tennis courts, equestrian facilities, community pools and lakes. Morristown also boasts the Community Theater for symphonies, ballet, world-renowned performers and specialty groups. Shopping is abundant in a variety of in-town specialty shops and within minutes of the Livingston, Short Hills and Bridgewater malls. As part of the New York metropolitan area, Morristown is within an hour's commute to NYC with easy access to its extensive cultural, sports, dining and employment opportunities. It also hosts annual First Night celebrations. It is not difficult to understand why Morristown received a tied vote for the best place to live in New Jersey, based on New Jersey Magazine readers.
Morristown has easy access to all major highways through I-287. This includes State Routes 10 and 24; U.S. Routes 46 and Interstates 78, 80, 280 and 287. New Jersey Transit provides rail commutation service, with direct access to New York City. Bus service is excellent between Morristown, Newark and New York. Intra-county service ties in major communities between Morristown and Netcong. Morristown Municipal Airport houses corporate jets for businesses.
The Morris School District is a community asset serving the people of Morristown and Morris Township. There is opportunity for all students within a fully integrated system that boasts development of a varied curriculum with a comprehensive program of studies for all students. Additionally, several private schools make their home nearby. The opportunity for higher learning at the college and university levels is also available within Morris County at Drew University (Madison), Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison-Florham Park), St. Elizabeth's College (Convent Station) and Morris County Community College (Randolph).
Many civic organizations and volunteer opportunities abound within Morristown such as garden clubs, historical societies, music art and concert groups, university clubs, rescue squad and other community interest groups.
