Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Flag
1775
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. Washington’s Flag Marker
Presented by R.W. Ronald J. Steiner, Chairman, George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee, In memory of his father, Brother Morton Steiner
Erected 1991 by George Washington Masonic Historic Site Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 41° 1.183′ N, 73° 56.751′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Livingston Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, in front of the De Wint House. 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: De Wint House (here, next to this marker); Washington and Carleton Meeting (here, next to this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (here, next to this marker); Grave Markers from Slave Burial Grounds
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Also see . . . The DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker at George Washington Masonic Historic Site
The bust of Gen. Washington can be seen behind the flag and marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. The De Wint House
Washington's Flag can be seen in front of the De Wint House, which served as Gen. Washington's Headquarters on four separate occasions during the Revolutionary War.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. George Washington Bust
This bust of Commander-In-Chief George Washington is located a short distance from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,397 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
