Glendora in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gabreil Daveis Tavern
This was the first recorded tavern along the “Irish Road”, the great road leading from Gloucester Township to Great Egg Harbor. Guests could find lodging and meal for a few shillings and pence.
Notable persons who inhabited the tavern over the years include Benjamin Pittfield, 1771, a patriot leader during the Revolutionary War; Major George Payne, 1779, a patriot and owner of a privateer, a privately owned and armed ship, licensed to prey on enemy vessels; and Captain Edward Warrick, 1865, an officer during the Civil War.
The last owner was William F. Schuck who owned the property from 1923 - 1976. In his will, Mr. Schurk deeded the property to the Township of Gloucester to be preserved as a historic structure.
Erected by Township of Gloucester-Camden County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 39° 50.252′ N, 75° 3.646′ W. Marker is in Glendora, New Jersey, in Camden County. Memorial is on 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glendora NJ 08029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ashbrook's Burial Ground (approx. 1.1 miles away); Clement's Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Clement Oak (approx. 1.7 miles away); The First Air Voyage in America (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Atlantic City Railroad (approx. 1.7 miles away); Railroad Stations of Magnolia (approx. 1.7 miles away); Churches (approx. 1.7 miles away).
Regarding Gabreil Daveis Tavern. "Town" is apparently used in New York state. "Township" is seen in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.