It was created in 1881 as the Morristown Lawn Tennis Club.

In 1895, women were allowed to become members and paid $5 in annual dues.

In 1900 the club joined the New Jersey Lawn Tennis Association, and in 1905 the club hosted the first New Jersey State Tennis Tournament, an event held each year up until 1916.

In 1921 the club held a benefit tennis exhibition with Bill Tilden.

[2] Notable members included Caroline Foster (1877–1979), an American farmer and philanthropist.