Washington's Headquarters
Also known as: Hasbrouck House
Why it's listed
Overlooking the Hudson River in Newburgh, the Hasbrouck House is a one-and-a-half story Dutch Colonial fieldstone home that grew in three stages between 1750 and 1770. Jonathan Hasbrouck built the northeast section in 1750, with later additions completing the present form. Its three hooded fireplaces are among the few surviving early examples, and the large seven-doored room served Washington as a reception and living space. General George Washington made the house his headquarters from April 1782 until August 1783, his longest stay at any wartime headquarters. There he rejected a proposal that he become a monarch, addressed officers threatening to pressure Congress over claims, and wrote a circular letter to the state governors on the nation's future. Proposals for the Purple Heart award also date from this period. New York acquired the property in 1850, making it the first historic site preserved by a state. It now stands within a state park beside a museum and monument.
Significance in brief: General George Washington used the house as his military headquarters from April 1, 1782 to August 19, 1783, longer than at any other headquarters. While there he drafted documents affirming civilian control of the military and outlining a vision for the new nation. It is also the first historic site preserved by a state, acquired by New York in 1850, and a good example of Dutch Colonial architecture.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 66000887, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Liberty and Washington Sts., Newburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000887 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1750, 1782-1783 (specific dates given: built 1750, Washington's occupancy) |
| Architect / builder | Jonathan Hasbrouck (erected the northeast portion in 1750) |
| Architectural style | Dutch Colonial (colonial); interior woodwork is Georgian |
| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated January 20, 1961 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by New York State and maintained as a state historic site and museum; the form notes the setting is threatened by expressway plans. |
| Acreage | 9 |
| Within district | East End Historic District |
| Coordinates | 41.49770, -74.00952 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 66000887.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7971579
- This listing as JSON
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