Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
DeWint House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. DeWint House Marker
This house served as General Washington’s headquarters during Major John André’s trial and in 1783, when Sir Guy Carleton visited to plan the evacuation of New York City.
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 41° 1.158′ N, 73° 56.782′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Livingston Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the George Washington Masonic Historic Site, at the northeast corner of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salix Babylonica - Weeping Willow (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); De Wint House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Carleton Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); This House was Occupied by General George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stone
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More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . . The DeWint House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. DeWint House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Washington's Headquarters
General George Washington made this house his headquarters on four different occasions during the Revolutionary War.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. De Wint House North Room
In this room, Gen. Washington signed the death warrant of Maj. John Andre, after the British officer was convicted conspiring with Benedict Arnold.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
