Vail Memorial Cemetery

1774 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ
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Vail Memorial Cemetery

This area represents the remains of “Percipenny Village,” the hub of an 18th- and 19th-century farming community. The district’s most significant structure is the Presbyterian Church, one of Morris County’s only two brick churches of the period. Although the present building was dedicated in 1829, the history of the parish dates back to 1755. The Trustees’ Oath of Office, drawn up by Aaron Kitchell in 1787, reads in part, “I do swear that I do not hold myself bound to bear allegiance to the King of Great Britain. ..” There are 18 known American Revolution war veterans interred here.

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Vail Memorial Cemetery

This area represents the remains of “Percipenny Village,” the hub of an 18th- and 19th-century farming community. The district’s most significant structure is the Presbyterian Church, one of Morris County’s only two brick churches of the period. Although the present building was dedicated in 1829, the history of the parish dates back to 1755. The Trustees’ Oath of Office, drawn up by Aaron Kitchell in 1787, reads in part, “I do swear that I do not hold myself bound to bear allegiance to the King of Great Britain. ..” There are 18 known American Revolution war veterans interred here.

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1774 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ

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1774 Route 46, Parsippany, NJ

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