Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The De Wint House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. The De Wint House Marker
Dedicated to the American people as a shrine of Patriotism, an altar of Citizenship and a Memorial to George Washington, a great Mason, a great American. May 1, 1932.
M.W.Charles H. Johnson Grand Master of Masons State of New York
Erected 1932 by Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • 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 May 1, 1780.
Location. 41° 1.147′ N, 73° 56.714′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Livingston Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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: A different marker also named De Wint House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington and Carleton Meeting (about 300 feet away); Washingtons Flag (about 300 feet away); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (about 300 feet away); DeWint House
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Also see . . . The DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker with De Wint House in Background
The marker is at the entrance to the George Washington Masonic Historic Site.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Washington's Headquarters
The De Wint House served as headquarters for Gen. George Washington on four separate occasions. His Headquarters flag can be seen to the right of the house.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. George Washington
This bust of George Washington is located in front of the De Wint House.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,376 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
