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.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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); Lawrence Neal (a few steps from this marker); Kingsbridge Road Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Regina Andrews

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 555 Edgecombe Av (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Rosamond Johnson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Morris-Jumel Mansion (has been replaced with this marker).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 15, 2023

2. Morris-Jumel Mansion Marker

Morris-Jumel Mansion image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), 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 282 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.