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Morristown, New Jersey, Ford Mansion, Washington's Headquarters, historic photo

Morristown, New Jersey, Ford Mansion, Washington's Headquarters, historic photo

An historic photo view of the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey. This home was built by Jacob Ford, Jr. whose family had become wealthy in the iron foundry business. Jacob Jr. served as a Colonel in the New Jersey Militia but died in 1777. His widow, Theodosia, permitted General George Washington and his staff to use this home as his winter headquarters during the Second Morristown Encampment from December 1779 to June 1780. Martha Washington also stayed here during this time as it was her custom throughout the Revolutionary War to spend each winter with her husband. The mansion has been fully restored to its appearance during Washington's stay and is now part of the Morristown National Historic Park and open to the public. See the additional photos below of the interior of Ford Mansion as it appeared in 1901.

The room General George Washington used during his stay at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey

The room General George Washington used during his stay at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey.

office used by General Washington December 1779 to June 1780 at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey

The office used by General Washington December 1779 to June 1780 at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey.

The room Martha Washington used during her stay at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey as it appeared in 1901

The room Martha Washington used during her stay at the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey as it appeared in 1901.

A 1901 photo of a drawing room in Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey

A 1901 photo of a drawing room in Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey.

Kitchen of the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey as it appeared in 1901

The Kitchen of the Ford Mansion, Morristown, New Jersey as it appeared in 1901.

These photos are by Detroit Photographic Co., dated 1901.

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