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

Washington’s Flag

1775

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

1. Washington’s Flag Marker

Inscription. This is a Reproduction of the Personal Flag used by General George Washington, the Commander-In-Chief during the Revolutionary War.

Presented by R.W. Ronald J. Steiner, Chairman, George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee, In memory of his father, Brother Morton Steiner

Erected 1991 by George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 41° 1.183′ N, 73° 56.751′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Livingston Street, 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. De Wint House (here, next to this marker); Washington and Carleton Meeting (here, next to this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (here, next to this marker); Grave Markers from Slave Burial Grounds (within

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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 . . . The DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at George Washington Masonic Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

2. Marker at George Washington Masonic Historic Site

The bust of Gen. Washington can be seen behind the flag and marker.

The De Wint House image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

3. The De Wint House

Washington's Flag can be seen in front of the De Wint House, which served as Gen. Washington's Headquarters on four separate occasions during the Revolutionary War.
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George Washington Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008

4. George Washington Bust

This bust of Commander-In-Chief George Washington is located a short distance from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,246 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.