Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Headquarters
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
1. Washington’s Headquarters Marker
Washington made his winter headquarters at the Arnold Tavern, January 6, 1777, now a part of All Souls Hospital. December, 1779, he established quarters at the Ford Mansion, now maintained as a museum.Erected by The New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1913.
Location. 40° 47.748′ N, 74° 28.008′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Morris Avenue near Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located across the street from Ford's Mansion, in front of the equestrian statue of George Washington. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Army Encampments at Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Mansion (within
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Also see . . . Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
2. Marker on Morris Avenue
The mansion where Washington had his headquarters can be seen here across the street from the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
3. Washington with the Marker
The equestrian statue of George Washington is seen here behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
4. Morristown Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
5. Ford’s Mansion
Gen. George Washington hade his headquarters in the home of Col. Jacob Ford during the bitter winter of 1779-80. The mansion is located across the street from the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
6. Inside Washington’s Headquarters
Washington and his officers often met in this room in Ford's Mansion.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
