Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Arnold’s Tavern

Washington’s Headquarters from January 6 to May 28, 1777

— The Morristown Green —

Arnold’s Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

1. Arnold’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On January 6, 1777 General George Washington established his winter headquarters at Jacob Arnold’s Tavern, then located at what is now 20 Park Place. He occupied rooms on the second floor. His officers and men were quartered in every house and barn in the vicinity. A large encampment is believed to have set up tents in Loantaka Valley (between Woodland and Spring Valley Roads). Washington remained here until he left for Middlebrook on May 28, 1777. The Arnold Tavern was moved to a location on Mt. Kemble Avenue in 1886 and burned in 1918.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 date for this entry is January 6, 1777.

Location. 40° 47.83′ N, 74° 28.89′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker can be reached from N Park Place, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the Morristown Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arnold Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House and Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baptist Church on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green - 1715 (within shouting distance of this marker); Survey by Major Erskine of Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Store on the Green (within shouting distance of this marker); The French are Coming (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander Carmichael House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

More about this marker. A picture of Arnold’s Tavern appears on the upper left of the marker.

Morristown Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

2. Morristown Marker

Marker on the Morristown Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010

3. Marker on the Morristown Green

The marker is seen here from the middle of the Morristown Green. This is one of several "The Morristown Green" markers found here.

Arnold’s Tavern Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin

4. Arnold’s Tavern Markers

Arnold’s Tavern was located on Park Place, across the street from the marker. A blue marker indicating the site can be seen in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 173 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.