Beltsville in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Horn’s Tavern
On Vansville Hill
— Prince George's County, Maryland —
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, May 13, 2006
1. Van Horn's Tavern Marker
Erected 1932 by Brigadier General Rezin Beall Chapter, Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution. Replaced in 1972 by the Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1681.
Location. 39° 2.17′ N, 76° 54.352′ W. Marker is in Beltsville, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue (U.S. 1) and Prince Georges Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beltsville MD 20705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Van Horn's Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - West (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of Rhodes’ Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); Brown’s Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ebenezer Meeting House
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More about this marker. When the marker was originally placed, the Baltimore Pike continued across the B&O railroad tracks at this point where Route 1 now curves to the left. This marker was probably originally erected a bit further north on what is now called Old Baltimore Pike, near or at the intersection with Odell Road.
Regarding Van Horn’s Tavern. Tavern was on Odell Road, off of Old Baltimore Pike. It is no longer standing. Gabriel Peterson Van Horn built the tavern in 1783 for passengers of his stage coach line between Washington and Baltimore.
Also see . . . Wikipedia: Beltsville, Maryland. (Submitted on May 17, 2006.)
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, May 13, 2006
2. Van Horn's Tavern Marker
Baltimore Avenue (U.S. Route 1) is on the left in this view north. The old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington Branch (now CSX) is out of frame to the right, parallelling Baltimore Avenue from this point northward.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,356 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
