Rose City
Inscription
Rose culture in this area began in 1856. Largest greenhouse "range" built in 1880. Madison became known as "The Rose City"
Location
AddressMarker is on Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
CountyMorris
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.773800, -74.440330
Sources
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