North Bethlehem Township near Scenery Hill in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hills Tavern
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. Hill's Tavern Marker
This tavern, in continuous operation since 1794 when it was opened by Stephen Hill, is one of the oldest on the National Road. It was a popular stop for stage coaches and waggoners.
Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 5.164′ N, 80° 4.211′ W. Marker is near Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is in North Bethlehem Township. It is at the intersection of East National Pike (U.S. 40) and Fava Farm Road, on the left when traveling east on East National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2176 E National Pike, Scenery Hill PA 15360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beallsville (approx. 2½ miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 2.8 miles away); Beallsville War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Historic National Hotel (approx. 2.8 miles away); 2850 Main Street (approx. 2.9 miles away); A Revolutionary War Soldier (approx. 3.4 miles away); Madonna of the Trail (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 3.6 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Century Inn (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Hill's Tavern. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The National Road: Brownsville to Washington. Gribble Nation website entry (Submitted on April 16, 2006.)
Additional keywords. Zephanie Riggle's House of Entertainment
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, September 23, 2007
2. Hill's Tavern Marker, looking east
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
3. Hill's Tavern Marker, looking West
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
4. Landmark Plaque to the Right of The Front Door
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 30, 2022
5. The Century Inn (Hill's Tavern)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
6. Zephanie Riggle's House of Entertainment
The sign on the porch says it was established in 1859. It is across the street from the Inn and is now part of the Inn, housing up to 9 guests in three lavishly decorated suites. It was a 19th century bordello operated by a Miss Riggle, who operated a number of taverns along this stretch of the National Road.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 30, 2022
7. Landmark Plaque to the Left of The Front Door
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,479 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on July 15, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 6. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
