Morris-Jumel Mansion

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a residential building with Palladian architecture standing on a hilltop in Upper Manhattan. The house has three stories, an octagonal extension, and a wooden facade with a tall columned entrance.

The mansion was built in 1765 for a British officer and later served as a headquarters during the American Revolution. After the war, wealthy families used it as a private home for many decades.

The mansion reflects the lives of wealthy New York families who inhabited it across generations. The rooms show how upper-class people lived during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The house is open to visitors and lets you see the interior rooms with furnishings and personal belongings of earlier residents. The location is easily reached by public transit in a quieter part of the city.

The building is the oldest surviving residential structure in Manhattan and dates from before American independence. Its elevated position on a hillside gave original occupants views and strategic advantages.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1765

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

Part of: Jumel Terrace Historic District

Website: http://morrisjumel.org

GPS coordinates: 40.83453,-73.93861

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:45