Mattaniah Lyon House
- 20, Gaston Road, Washington Valley, Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey, 07960, United States
Description
Henry Doremus House
During the American Revolution, the road near the Doremus House served as a key military route between Morristown and West Point. In June 1780, George Washington used the home as temporary headquarters while his troops camped nearby, awaiting the outcome of the battle between British forces and General Greene’s troops in Springfield. Washington chose the house for its strategic location and comfortable setting, suitable for the commander of the Continental Army.
Like many Dutch families in Pequannock Township, the Doremuses kept a cautious distance from the war. They offered Washington lodging for a price, focused on protecting their livelihood and family during uncertain times.
Henry Doremus likely moved to Wesel (now Paterson) after 1782, which may explain accounts that his brother Thomas hosted Washington. If so, space was tight—Thomas had five young children. He lived in the house until his death in 1810, gaining full ownership after his father’s estate was divided in 1803. His sons Benjamin and Johannes remained until the 1850s, when they sold the property to Horatio Huntington. It later passed to William DeGraw in 1852, then to Wilson Jacobus in 1854. Three generations of the Jacobus family lived there until Montville Township purchased it from E.A. Jacobus in 1978.
Listing Overview
Henry Doremus House
During the American Revolution, the road near the Doremus House served as a key military route between Morristown and West Point. In June 1780, George Washington used the home as temporary headquarters while his troops camped nearby, awaiting the outcome of the battle between British forces and General Greene’s troops in Springfield. Washington chose the house for its strategic location and comfortable setting, suitable for the commander of the Continental Army.
Like many Dutch families in Pequannock Township, the Doremuses kept a cautious distance from the war. They offered Washington lodging for a price, focused on protecting their livelihood and family during uncertain times.
Henry Doremus likely moved to Wesel (now Paterson) after 1782, which may explain accounts that his brother Thomas hosted Washington. If so, space was tight—Thomas had five young children. He lived in the house until his death in 1810, gaining full ownership after his father’s estate was divided in 1803. His sons Benjamin and Johannes remained until the 1850s, when they sold the property to Horatio Huntington. It later passed to William DeGraw in 1852, then to Wilson Jacobus in 1854. Three generations of the Jacobus family lived there until Montville Township purchased it from E.A. Jacobus in 1978.
Address
500 Route 202, Montville, NJ
Location
500 Route 202, Montville, NJ
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