Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

De Wint House

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

1. De Wint House Marker

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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Inscription. has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1966

Erected 1966 by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Slept Here, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 41° 1.183′ N, 73° 56.751′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Livingston Street and Oak Tree Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, in front of the De Wint House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington and Carleton Meeting (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Flag (here, next to this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington

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(here, next to this marker); Grave Markers from Slave Burial Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Salix Babylonica - Weeping Willow (within shouting distance of this marker); DeWint House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named De Wint House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappan.

Also see . . . DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Markers at De Wint House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

2. Markers at De Wint House

The National Historic Landmark is one of three markers on a rock in front of the De Wint House.

Marker with De Wint House in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

3. Marker with De Wint House in Background

The De Wint House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

4. The De Wint House

This house was the Headquarters of Gen. George Washington on four separate occasions during the American Revolution.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.