Robert Morris
1734 - 1806
— Patriot - Businessman - Founding Father —
Known as the "Financier of the American Revolution," Robert Morris was regarded by many as second in importance to General George Washington in winning the War for Independence. He gave Washington the decisive support needed to win battles from Trenton to Yorktown. Morris signed the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Articles of Confederation (1778), and the United States Constitution (1787). Among his many accomplishments, Morris established the Navy and founded the Bank of North America. From 1791 to 1798 he owned historic Summerseat and nearly succeeded in establishing this property as the Capital of the United States.
Dedicated October 2, 2004
Erected 2004 by Morrisville 200 Bicentennial Committee and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 2004.
Location. 40° 12.476′ N, 74° 46.537′ W. Marker is in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Bridge Street (Lincoln Highway) (Pennsylvania Route 32), on the right when traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Millstone (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Summerseat (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Summerseat (approx. ¼ mile away); USS Liberty Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Robertson Art Tile Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Pennsylvania (approx. ¼ mile away); Trenton Ferry (approx. half a mile away in New Jersey). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisville.
Also see . . .
1. Robert Morris (financier). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Robert Morris. Biographical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress website entry (Submitted on April 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
“As the Second Continental Congress moved toward a vote for independence, Robert Morris, one of America's leading merchants, thought that the country was not ready for it. In the interest of colonial unity, Morris absented himself from the Pennsylvania delegation when the vote was taken on July 2, but added his signature to the embossed copy of the Declaration of Independence on August 2. ‘I am not one of those politicians that run testy when my own plans are not adopted,’ Morris said.‘I think it is the duty of a good citizen to follow when he cannot lead.’
During the Revolutionary War, Morris did yeoman service, championing the formation of the American navy, striving to keep Washington's army fed and supplied, and, as superintendent of finance, pledging his personal credit as a substitute ‘for that which the Country had lost.’” — National Portrait Gallery
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
