Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
1. Morris-Jumel Mansion Marker
This Georgian country seat was built by Colonel Roger Morris in 1765. Colonel Morris, a Loyalist, left the house when he returned to England at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. From September 14 through October 18, 1776, the house was used as General George Washington’s headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights. Stephen Jumel, a wealthy Frenchman, purchased it in 1810, and after his death in 1832, Madame Jumel became the wife of Aaron Burr. In 1903, the City of New York bought the mansion for restoration by the Washington Headquarters Association. It is now a museum.
Erected 1936 by New York Department of Parks and Recreation.
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, the George Washington Slept Here, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1699.
Location. 40° 50.07′ N, 73° 56.332′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Jumel Terrace and Sylvan Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Jumel Terrace. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Morris-Jumel Mansion (here, next to this marker); Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (here, next to this marker); Jumel Terrace Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Kingsbridge Road Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); The John T. Brush Stairway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named John T. Brush Stairway (about 800 feet away); Polo Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. The 1765 Morris-Jumel Mansion. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of Harlem Heights, September 16, 1776 at Harlem, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Harlem Heights 1776. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
4. A grimy subway sign points the way to an uptown Presidential mansion.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
2. Marker on Jumel Terrace
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
3. Morris-Jumel Mansion
The Continental Army took possession of this mansion in the fall of 1776. General Washington made it his headquarters during the Battle of Harlem Heights. After Washington's retreat from New York, the mansion was used by the British and Hessian troops.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
4. Morris-Jumel Mansion
Washington returned to this mansion during his presidency. In the summer of 1790, he dined here with Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Henry Knox.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
5. Morris-Jumel Mansion - National Historic Landmark
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,456 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
