Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Headquarters
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
1. Washington's Headquarters Marker
Erected by The New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • 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, 1864.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 47.747′ N, 74° 28.02′ W. Marker was in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It was at the intersection of Washington Place and Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Washington Place. Marker is on Morris Ave, just south of Ford's Mansion, near the equestrian statue of George Washington. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 30 Washington Place, Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Washington (within shouting distance of this
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Morristown National Historical Park (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Morristown National Historical Park. (Submitted on March 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2008
2. Marker with Ford's Mansion
Ford's Mansion, where Washington spent the winter of 1779-80, can be seen across the road from the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
3. Ford's Mansion
Gen. George Washington spent the winter of 1779-80 in Morristown, NJ, and made his headquarters in the home of Mrs. Jacob Ford, Jr.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
4. War Room in Ford's Mansion
During the winter of 1779-80, General Washington ran the American Revolution from this room, where he met with his officers, including Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de LaFayette.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
5. George Washington slept here!
During his stay at Ford's Mansion, Washington was joined by his wife Martha. They slept in this room.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
6. Washington equestrian statue
This equestrian statue of Washington is located across the street from Ford's Mansion, and just east of the Washington's Headquarters Marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
7. Closeup of Washington statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2006
8. Base of the Washington equestrian statue
Washington
Headquarters at Morristown January - May 1777 December 1779 - June 1780
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
9. Missing Marker
The Washington’s Headquarters marker is no longer at this location. A new marker with the same text has been erected just east of here, in front of the Washington statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,519 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. Photos: 1. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
