Morris County NJ Ranks #7 in Forbes'

Morris County NJ Ranks #7 in Forbes' "Richest Counties in America" List


Morris County Courthouse in Morristown	Morris County is known for its many riding stables

Forbes Magazine has ranked Morrris County, NJ, as seventh-wealthiest county in America. Two other New Jersey counties, Hunterdon (# 4) and Somerset (#5) also made Forbes' list of "America's 25 Richest Counties," released March 4, 2010.

Morris County, known as “The Crossroads of the American Revolution,” has a rich history dating from Colonial days. Morristown, the county seat, was the site of George Washington’s winter headquarters during the American Revolution and remains the cultural and commercial center. The town is now home to a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals and high-tech research. Proximity to New York City, an excellent transportation system and other assets have attracted Fortune 500 companies. Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of St. Elizabeth, as well as the County College of Morris, are located here. New Jersey Transit serves the regions, with Midtown Direct service to Manhattan. Bus service links the county’s 39 municipalities to the rest of the metropolitan region. Despite its renowned as a business, cultural and historic center and its easy accessibility, many regions of the county, including Boonton Township and Mendham, have retained their rural character.

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Posted by Sally Ladd on 03/26/2010

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