Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum
65 Jumel Terrace
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. In addition,
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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. 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Morris-Jumel Mansion (here, next to this marker); Jumel Terrace Historic District
Another marker is no longer nearby. Morris-Jumel Mansion (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 328 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
