Penn-Knox in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Germantown White House
(Deshler-Morris House)
— Independence Nat’l Hist Park —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
1. The Germantown White House Marker
President George Washington sought refuge here from the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. The following summer, the president returned with his family to enjoy the cooler Germantown countryside.
Interactive exhibits and guided tours offer a glimpse into the daily life of the First Family and household, including enslaved Africans.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 40° 2.041′ N, 75° 10.336′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Penn-Knox. Marker is on Germantown Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5442 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Germantown White House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Germantown White House (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers Monument at Germantown (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Church of Germantown (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square
this page online
More about this marker. The marker contains a photograph of the interior of the Deshler-Morris House.
Also see . . . Deshler-Morris House. Historic Germantown website. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
2. Marker on Germantown Avenue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
3. The Germantown White House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
4. Deshler-Morris House
This house, built in 1772, was witness to the October 4, 1777 Battle of Germantown. British General Sir William Howe stayed here after the battle. Decades later it was the home of President George Washington.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
5. Secondary Sign
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 4, 2014
6. The Germantown White House
In addition to serving as President Washington's home, this house was the headquarters of Gen. William Howe during and after the October 4, 1777 Battle of Germantown.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 4, 2014
7. Washington's Bedroom in the Germantown White House
Martha Washington often had tea in her bedroom at the Germantown White House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 4, 2014
8. President Washington's Office
Washington's office was located off of the bedroom. He conducted his presidential duties from this room.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 3, 2015
9. President Washington and Family in the Germantown White House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 4, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on October 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
