Morristown Church Receives Historic Preservation Marker

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Church of the Assumption in Morristown has been honored with a Historic Preservation plaque, to mark its place in the town's history. The church was one of 12 to receive taxpayer funded historic preservation grants, which the NJ State Supreme Court later found to be unconstitutional.

The Maple Street church is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. It was founded in 1848 as the town's first Catholic church, and the building was built around 1872.

"The church complex has played a significant role in the community since the mid-19th century," Historic Preservation Program Coordinator Ray Chang said.

Historic restoration work at the church was funded in part by a $441,000 Morris County Historic Preservation Grant Program. Churches are no longer eligible to receive those grants, following a state Supreme Court ruling.

“The excellent preservation work done on these church structures have helped preserve a very important and unique facet of Morristown’s history,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “The Assumption Church has done remarkable work in preserving a real historic treasure for its community. We congratulate them for their outstanding effort.’’

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