Washington's Headquarters
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This historical marker is for Washington's Headquarters on Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMET70
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2012
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The marker is on a small triangular shaped island across the street from the Ford Mansion that served as Washington's Headquarters. It is next to a large statue of George Washington seated on a horse. There is ample parking at the Ford Mansion lot. To get there, you will beed to follow the large signs for Washington Headquarters to take you around the block as this is located on a one way street. Morristown is rich in history of the American Revolution. There are many other historical markers related to George Washington within a few miles of this site.
Marker Name: Washington's Headquarters
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text:
Washington made his winter
headquarters at the Arnold
Tavern, January 6, 1777, now
a part of All Souls Hospi-
tal. December, 1779, he es-
tablished quarters at the
Ford Mansion, now maintained
as a museum.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1900
City: Morristown
County: Morris
Group responsible for placement: The New Jersey Commission on HIstoric Sites
Web Link: [Web Link]
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