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Edison National Historic Site
Directions
 
The entrance to Edison's Glenmont on the corner of Honeysuckle and Glen Avenue.
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Entrance to Glenmont at the corner of Honeysuckle and Glen Avenue.

Directions to Glenmont

Plane


From Newark Airport take New Jersey Turnpike North and then follow directions below. A cab may also be taken for @ $50.00.

Car

Approaching from the east: from the Garden State Parkway, take exit 145 onto Interstate 280 westbound. From the New Jersey Turnpike, take exit 15-W onto Interstate 280 westbound. Follow Interstate 280 westbound to exit 10. Make a right onto Northfield Avenue at end of the exit ramp. Go to the end of the street, and make a left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street to the second light (Park Ave.) and make a left. Stop at the Gatehouse. Then proceed up the hill (Park Way) to Glen Avenue. Turn right on Glen Avenue then make the next left onto Honeysuckle. Parking is up the road on the right.

Approaching from the west: take Interstate 280 eastbound to exit 9. Make a left at the end of the ramp. At the second traffic light, make a left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street to the next light (Park Ave.) and make a left. Stop at the Gatehouse. Then proceed up the hill (Park Way) to Glen Avenue. Turn right on Glen Avenue then make the next left onto Honeysuckle.  Parking is up the road on the right.

Public Transportation

New Jersey Transit, take bus #21.  For more information.  Call 1-800-772-2222.

Washington private office located in the Ford Mansion at Morristown National Historical Park.
Washington's private office.
Just a short distance from Edison's home, is Morristown National Historical Park.
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Photograph of Thomas Edison at the age of fourteen years.  

Did You Know?
There is a rumor that Edison was actually born in Mexico, based on his middle name Alva. However, Alva was the name of a family friend, Captain Bradley. When he was young, Edison's nickname was "Al," from his middle name Alva.

Last Updated: June 12, 2007 at 10:00 EST