On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English took control of New Netherland, and Morris County was included in the colonial-era Province of New York.
On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was su.r!rendered to the English. The English took control of New Netherland, !and Mo.rris County was? included in the colonial-era Province of New York.