Newark Pompton Turnpike - Wagon Roads and Trails on Waymarking.com

On the Pequannock Township Town Hall, a small plaque has been placed on the building which notes some of the history of the road that runs in front of the building. The plaque reads:

NEWARK-POMPTON TURNPIKE
In 1757 a public road was surveyed
in Pequannock Township. This
became part of the main road from
Kings Ferry on the Hudson River to
Morristown and the Delaware River.

On this road passed Washington,
Lafayette, Rochambeau, Von Steuben,
Wayne and other Colonial Officers
and Army Units.

In the 1920's as part of the State
highway system, it became Route 8, then
Route 23. When the present Route 23
was built, the Turnpike reverted to
the main street of the township.

Rochambeau March Committee
of Pequannock Township
Octber 12, 1982

Road of Trail Name: Newark-Pompton Turnpike State: NJ County: Morris Historical Significance: The road was laid out in 1757. It became part of the main road from Kings Ferry to Morristown. Many Colonial Armys passed on this road. Years in use: Continuously from 1757 How you discovered it: There is a sign at the entrance to the Pequannock Town Hall describing the history of the road. Why?: The road was developed to be a transportation route between New York and New Jersey. It is uncertain what goods were transported here, but it is documented that Colonial Armys passed on this roadway. Directions: 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed Website Explination: Not listed

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