Landmark Commission

 

Upcoming Events:

The Hanover Township Landmark Commission is proud to be participating in the 2011 Hanover Township Memorial Day Parade.

The parade will take place on Monday, May 30, 2011, beginning at Whippany Park High School and concluding at the American Legion Whippanong Post 155.

Members of the Landmark Commission will be marching in period colonial costumes and will be proudly carrying signs commemorating the placement of the Whippany Burying Yard on the National and State Register of Historic Places.

 

Recent Events:

The Whippany Burying Yard, located on Route 10 East in Whippany, recently dedicated a commemorative marker, celebrating burying yard’s listing on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.

The two plus acre burying yard, which has approximately 450 graves and which dates back to 1718, is the oldest cemetery in northwest New Jersey. Graves include those of veterans of the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War I. Two of the founders of Morris County are also buried there

 

Display Case Exhibits:

Please make sure to visit Landmark's display case off the lobby in the municipal building.  The history of Our Lady of Mercy Church is currently on display.

Rotating displays have highlighted Hanover Township's proud history. Recent displays have included the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, The Seeing Eye, and the Whippany Fire Department.

Should any resident have an idea for future displays (including artifacts, photographs, documents, etc.) which reflect the history of Hanover Township, please email info@hanovertownship.com