Newburgh in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Headquarters
has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark.
National Park Service
1961
Erected 1961 by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 29.867′ N, 74° 0.604′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburgh NY 12551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Uzal Knapp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Minuteman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Disbandment of the Armies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (about 300 feet away); Court House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery Street Station (approx. half a mile away); Dedication of Newburgh Landing (approx. half a mile away); Christopher Columbus (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on August 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Newburgh Conspiracy, March 15, 1782. The Flag Guys website entry (Submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,549 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.