Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Morris-Jumel Mansion

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

— Heritage New York —

Morris-Jumel Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023

1. Morris-Jumel Mansion Marker

Inscription. Built as a summer residence by British Colonel Roger Morris in 1765, this house became George Washington's headquarters during the fall of 1776.

Erected by Heritage New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 40° 50.073′ N, 73° 56.333′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. Marker is on Jumel Terrace north of Sylvan Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Jumel Terrace, New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Morris-Jumel Mansion (here, next to this marker); Jumel Terrace Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Kingsbridge Road Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); The John T. Brush Stairway (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different

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marker also named John T. Brush Stairway (about 800 feet away); Polo Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023

2. Morris-Jumel Mansion Marker

Morris-Jumel Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023

3. Morris-Jumel Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.