Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum
65 Jumel Terrace
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023
1. Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum Marker
About the Mansion
Built in 1765, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving house in Manhattan. Initially built as a summer residence for British Colonel Roger Morris, his wife Mary Philipse Morris, and their children; the house uniquely served as the headquarters for General George Washington as well as the British military and Hessian troops during the American Revolution. After serving as a tavern for a number of years, Stephen and Eliza Jumel purchased the house in 1810, and embarked on a series of major renovations, reflective of contemporary 19th century tastes. Thanks to the stewardship of the last private owners of the property, Ferdinand and Lillie Earle, the home became a museum in 1904.
National Historic Landmark (1961)
National Register of Historic Places (1966)
New York State Register of Historic Places (1980)
New York City Landmark (Individual - 1967, (Interior - 1975)
Erected by NYC Parks; Morris-Jumel Mansion; Historic House Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.
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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 (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 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 Museum Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023
3. The Morris-Jumel Mansion
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 15, 2023
4. National Historic Landmark plaque for the 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 56 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
