Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sansay House
Circa 1807
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
1. Sansay House Marker
dancing school here. House
was site of ball honoring
Lafayette in 1825. Later home
of General Joseph Revere.
National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Morris County Heritage Commission
Erected 1977 by Morris County Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the New Jersey, Morris County Heritage Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 40° 47.689′ N, 74° 28.894′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on DeHart Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on DeHart Street, between South Street and Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental Army Encampments (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Lewis Condict House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental Store on the Green (about 700 feet away); The Green - 1715 (about 700 feet away); The Alexander Carmichael House
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Also see . . . Morris County Heritage Commission. Morris County website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
2. Morristown Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
3. Marker on DeHart Street
On July 14, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette was entertained in this house during his return visit to the United States.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
4. Sansay House
Joseph Warren Revere, grandson of patriot Paul Revere, lived in this house. He fought in the Mexican War and Civil War. Also serving in the Mexican Army, Revere was knighted by Queen Isabella II in 1851 for rescuing 13 Spanish citizens.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,159 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
