Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
1. Washington Marker
January – May 1777
December 1779 – June 1780
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 40° 47.744′ N, 74° 27.986′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Morris Avenue and Valley View Dr W, on the right when traveling east on Morris Avenue. Monument is in a small triangular plot of land on Morris Avenue, across from Ford's Mansion. 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. Washington’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Army Encampments at Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Headquarters Museum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powder Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
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2. Back of Marker
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3. Washington Marker
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4. Marker in Morristown
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5. Closeup of Washington
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6. Washington at his Headquarters
The statue of Gen. Washington is located across the street from the Ford's Mansion seen in the background. Washington made his headquarters in the mansion.
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7. Equestrian Statue of Washington
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8. Gen. Washington and the Ford Mansion
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9. Ford's Mansion
During the bitter winter of 1779-80, Gen. George Washington made his headquarters in the home of Col. Jacob Ford. In 1777, he stayed at Arnold's Tavern near the Morristown Green. It is no longer standing.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2009
10. War Room in Washington's Headquarters
From December 1779 through June 1780, Gen. George Washington ran the Revolution from this room. Among those who visited Washington here were Alexander Hamilton, Gen. Anthony Wayne, Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr and the Marquis de Lafayette.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on March 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9, 10. submitted on July 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
