The General’s Highway

Across the road stood the three mile oak under which General George Washington passed on his way to Annapolis December 19, 1783 to resign his commission as Commander in Chief of the Continental Armies. According to tradition, General Smallwood, General ...

This is a Section of “The General’s Highway”

Route of General Washington’s trimphant journey, December 2-23, 1783, New York to Annapolis, to resign as Commander-In-Chief of the first American Army.

Originally erected 1932 by Dorsey Chapter N.S.D.A.R. to commemorate George Washington Bi-Centennial.

Marker is at the intersection of Pulaski ...