Summerseat - Morrisville, Pennsylvania - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Also known as the George Clymer House and Thomas Barclay House, the house was built in 1770 for Thomas Barclay, a Philadelphia merchant. During the period of December 8-14, 1776 the house was used as George Washington's headquarters. From 1791 to 1798, the house was owned by Robert Morris, the namesake for Morrisville. From 1798 to 1805 the house was owned by George Clymer and he remained in residence until his death in 1813. Both Robert Morris and George Clymer were signers of the Declaration of Independence and also the Constitution of the United States.

The house was renovated 1931 and again in 1935 and converted to educational purposes.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1770 Additional Dates of Construction: 1931 1935 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Headquarters George Washington December 8-14, 1776 Home to two signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Historic Landmark Main Material of Construction: Brick and stone Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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