Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schuyler–Colfax

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008

1. Schuyler – Colfax Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This house is an example of 18th century architecture. The Schuyler and Colfax families were prominent in shaping New Jersey history.

Erected by State of New Jersey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Slept Here series list.

Location. 40° 59.268′ N, 74° 16.752′ W. Marker is in Wayne, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Hamburg Turnpike (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wayne NJ 07470, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schuyler Colfax House (here, next to this marker); Doctor's Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pompton Furnace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Van Ness House (approx. 0.7 miles away); DeMille Gatehouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Washington’s Headquarters

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(approx. one mile away); Pompton Lakes World War II & Korean War Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wayne.

Marker on Hamburg Turnpike image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008

2. Marker on Hamburg Turnpike

Gen. George Washington stayed at this house from July 11 through 14, 1777.

Schuyler-Colfax House with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008

3. Schuyler-Colfax House with Marker

The Schuyler-Colfax House was built in 1695, by Arent Schuyler, who owned a number of mines throughout New Jersey. The Schuyler family still owned the house at the time of the American Revolution.

Schuyler-Colfax House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008

4. Schuyler-Colfax House

During Washington's stay here in 1777, Capt. William Colfax of the Life Guard met Miss Hester Schuyler, whom he later married. Their son, Schuyler Colfax, was President Grant's vice president.

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008

5. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

The Schuyler – Colfax House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,444 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.