About the Ford Mansion
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2008-02-25
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Begun in 1772 the Ford Mansion followed the Early Georgian style of architecture which was introduced with the construction of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg Va. This design became a model for 18th century mansions in America.
Colonel Ford , his wife Thedosia and their children moved into the house in 1774.
This large Georgian style home was built for Jacob Ford, Jr. and his family between 1772 and 1774. He was an iron manufacturer.
He was given the deed to the two hundred acres of land by his father in 1762, which was the same year he married Theodosia Johnes.
He was given the deed to the two hundred acres of land by his father in 1762, which was the same year he married Theodosia Johnes.
Before serving in the war, Jacob Jr. and his father owned an iron forge in Whippany, New Jersey. Ford built the house just south of the Whippany River, making it easier to travel to work
Unlike most mansions at the time, the Ford Mansion did not use bricks for the exterior, but painted flush board and clapboards.
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The Ford Mansion, Early Georgia Architecture, Washington Headquaters, General George Washington, Morristown National Historical Park, Historic Morristown, National Historical Park, The American Revolution, American History, US History, George Washington, Continental Army, Winter Encampment, History, Morristown, Jockey Hollow, Morris County, The American Revolution in New Jersey, The Skylands, Lakeland, New Jersey, NJ, Jersey, The Garden State
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