Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1753 Bachmann Publick House
Tavern
"There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn."
Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
English Lexicographer and Author
During the 1700s,
taverns were not only places for food and drink — they acted as inns, meeting places, political forums and news outlets. Prior to 1800, travelers through the town of Easton had more than twenty choices. The 1753 Bachmann Publick House is the only remaining Colonial era tavern in Easton. This building also houses the first courtroom in Northampton County.
Over 80% of the building you see in front of you is original. There were four phases of construction over a period of 74 years. The 1753, 1800 and 1827 stages are visible today. A 1.5 million dollar restoration project started in 1991 and was completed in 2001. Today, Easton Heritage Alliance maintains and operates this historic building.
Known by many names since its opening, this tavern has been witness to the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the Revolutionary War (1773-1781) and everyday life that is the foundation of these United States. Look around you and envision the landscape as Jacob and Katrina Bachmann did, when they (unknowingly) built their contribution
this page online
Erected by Easton Heritage Alliance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 40° 41.489′ N, 75° 12.422′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Northampton Street and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Northampton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 169 Northampton St, Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Riegel Mansion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette College Founding (about 400 feet away); The Great Square (about 500 feet away); Dr. Florence Seibert (about 500 feet away); Connecting Communities Across the Delaware River (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Easton! (about 600 feet away); The Declaration of Independence in Easton (about 600 feet away); Christopher Columbus Statue (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 3, 2020
3. Plaque around the corner on the reconstructed steps
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
