This estate's rich history dates back to the 18th century.
The Federal Style mansion was built and designed in 1765 by British architect, Roger Morris. The Morris-Jumel Mansion was used as a vacation home for affluent guests. George Washington was among the most notable guests. During his visit in 1776, he established his military's headquarters at the mansion during the Revolutionary War.
The already famed house gained more notoriety in the early 1800's, when its' most current owner, Stephen Jumal, died a precarious death in the house. In 1832 Mr. Jumel fell off a wagon and landed on a pitchfork. Local historians speculate that his wife, Eliza, was the perpetrator of his sudden and curious fall. Not long after Mr. Jumel died, Eliza married Aaron Burr, the third vice-president of the United States of America. It was rumored that she have been having an affair with Burr during her marriage to Stephen. The forsaken marriage didn't last long because Burr was depleting Eliza's stock of inherited and self-made wealth rather quickly. Their divorce was legally finalized on the same day of Aaron Burr's death.
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is haunted by the restless souls of fallen military soldiers. Groundskeepers and guests there have reported numerous sighting of apparitions donning uniforms around the estate. But it is Eliza's spirit that is the principal ghostly presence in the house. Her wails and moans have been heard by the staff and her silhouette has been seen roaming the mansion... Perhaps she remains haunted her own miserable memories of her losses at love.
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