Page Contents for Morristown, New York

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The New York state capital is Albany.
The population of Morristown is approximately 456 (2000), 395 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 232 (2000), 165 (2010).
The amount of land area in Morristown is 2.533 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.119 sq kilometers.
The distance from Morristown to Washington DC is 398 miles.
The distance to the New York state capital is 164 miles. (as the crow flies)
Morristown is positioned 44.58 degrees north of the equator and 75.64 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Morristown median income is $ 33,458 (2000).
The Morristown median home price is $ 60,100 (2000).

Location

in northern New York along the St. Lawrence River and the Canadian border.
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History & History Related Items

Morristown was named for a local landowner, Gouverneur Morris. It was first known as the Haque. The area began to be settled in the late 1700's, but didn't grow much until after the War of 1812. During that war, the first local incident occurred opposite Morristown.

Here is a history page for Morristown, also with a number of good historical photos.
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Attractions

A site about Morristown, New York

Jacques Cartier State Park is nearby.

McConnell's Windmill
This windmill, built about 1825, was used for many purposes after Hugh McConnell, the original owner and builder, died in 1826. The land and windmill were donated to the village. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.

Morristown Jazz and Art Festival

Attractions in the area.

Singer Castle on Dark Island in nearby Chippewea Bay.
Box 59
Chippewea Bay, New York 13623
Phone: 315-324-3275
Fax: 315-324-5543
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Morristown City Government

Morristown is a village within the larger Morristown.

Morristown Chamber

Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 167
Morristown, NY 13664
Phone: 315-375-6530

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St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Drawer A
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315-386-4000
Fax: 315-386-0134

Morristown Organizations

Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 167
Morristown, NY 13664
Phone: 315-375-6530

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St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Drawer A
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315-386-4000
Fax: 315-386-0134 Morristown

Miscellany

The population of Morristown was:
1990 - 490
2000 - 456

Morristown is located in the Eastern Time Zone. The area does participate in daylight savings.