Ho-ho-kus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hermitage
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. The Hermitage Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1970
Erected 1970 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 0.431′ N, 74° 7.056′ W. Marker is in Ho-ho-kus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on North Franklin Turnpike (County Route 507), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the front door of The Hermitage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho Ho Kus NJ 07423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Front Entrance (here, next to this marker); Well-House (a few steps from this marker); The Rosencrantz Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Leisure Activities
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Also see . . . The Hermitage website. Museum website entry (Submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. The Hermitage Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Marker at The Hermitage
The marker can be seen at the front door of the Hermitage.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. The Hermitage
This house was owned by Lt. Col. James Marcus Prevost. After his death, his widow Theodosia married Col. Aaron Burr of the Continental Army. Washington stayed at this house several times during the American Revolution.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
