Built in 1765, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. George Washington spent time there during the Revolutionary War, and Aaron Burr married its owner. AdvertisementMorris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. The historic home was built in 1765 by Colonel Roger Morris, a Loyalist who returned to England when the Revolutionary War broke out. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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Persons: Morris, George Washington, Aaron Burr, —, Roger Morris, Stephen Jumel Organizations: Service, Loyalist, Business Locations: Manhattan, England, Harlem Heights, French