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    1. Re: [NJMORRIS] Tourne
    2. Karen L. Day
    3. I did a google search and found the following... http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%27The+Tourne%27%2C+NJ http://www.parks.morris.nj.us/parks/tournemain.htm The Tourne is the only remaining undeveloped fragment of the Great Boonton Tract, purchased by David Ogden, Colonial Attorney-General of New Jersey in 1759. McCaffrey Lane, which serves as the main entrance to the park, was created in 1767 by Samuel Ogden to haul iron ore from Hibernia's mines to his iron works in Old Boonton. Within this historic region, cannon balls were manufactured for use by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "THJ" <tchj@btinternet.com> To: <NJMORRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 5:33 AM Subject: [NJMORRIS] Tourne > Could someone with local knowledge give me the location of 'The Tourne' I > believe it is in the Boonton/Powerville area. > > Terry HJ > >

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