Pocket Patch
This patch is from about 1969.
History
The area surrounding Schiff Scout Reservation is rich in the history of colonial America. The Jocky Hollow Trail leading to George Washington's Morristown headquarters traverses the property. It was heavily traveled by Washington's troops during 1779 and 1780. While using areas within the boundaries as outposts, Washington camped frequently in nearby Jockey Hollow, now a national historical park.
The area within Schiff's boundaries was accumulated from parcels of land sold orgionally by the group of East Jersey Proprietors.
The Schiff outdoor training areas carried names honoring early Scouters - James E. West camps were named for the first Chief Scout Executive; Dan Beard camps honored the first National Scout Commissioner.
In 1963 a 28-acre tract of land on the eastern boundary was purchased extending Schiff's area to 508 acres.
Bill Griesmyer -- Last updated 20-June-2011