Military
3
During the Spring of 1777, to protect his army and supplies from a British attack, General George Washington ordered the construction of a small fortification on the hill overlooking Morristown. Known as the “upper redoubt,” it included a “guardhouse sufficient to contain 30 men…” The British never came, and the fortification was never called on to defend the town. The name “Fort Nonsense” first appeared after the war. Although it was said that the fort was called “Nonsense” because it was built to keep troops busy, that is probably untrue, since Washington demonstrated throughout the war the military value of holding the high ground.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Morristown, New Jersey · United States
