Fairfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Sun Tavern
Built by Samuel Penfield 1783
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
1. Sun Tavern Marker
Here President Washington spent the night October 16th 1789 and received the townsmen “baited” on his return from Boston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Slept Here series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1789.
Location. 41° 8.519′ N, 73° 14.961′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old Post Road and Beach Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Fairfield Museum & History Center and Government Commons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sun Tavern: Did George Washington Sleep Here? (here, next to this marker); Readin’, Writin’, and ‘Rithmetic (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald Reagan Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); A Worker’s Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward’s Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Moorlands (within shouting distance of this marker); Is Fairfield the Seat of Fairfield County? (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
2. Sun Tavern Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
3. Sun Tavern Markers
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
4. Samuel Penfield’s Sun Tavern - 1783
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
