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Morris-Jumel Mansion

Morris-Jumel Mansion is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000545.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000545★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Morris-Jumel Mansion?

The Morris–Jumel Mansion is an 18th-century historic house museum in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the oldest extant house in Manhattan, having been built in 1765 by British military officer Roger Morris, and was also home to the family of socialite Eliza Jumel in the 19th century. The New York City government has owned the house since 1903. The house's facade and interior are New York City designated landmarks, and the building is a National Historic Landmark and a contributing property to the Jumel Terrace Historic District and the Dominican Historic District.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Morris-Jumel Mansion
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000545
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.83446, -73.93842
When was Morris-Jumel Mansion listed on the National Register?

Morris-Jumel Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Morris-Jumel Mansion located?

Morris-Jumel Mansion is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.83446, -73.93842. See the map above.

Is Morris-Jumel Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Morris-Jumel Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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