Moorestown in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of Coles Hotel

Photographed By R. C.

1. Site of Coles Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built as a tavern about 1800, it became known in 1846 as the William Penn Hotel. C.C. & B.F. Coles purchased it in 1859 changing the name to Coles Hotel in 1890. Many important persons stopped here. It was also the home of the Camden-Moorestown Stagecoach at various times from 1820 to shortly after 1867 when with the coming of the railroad, the stages ceased to run.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 58.026′ N, 74° 56.532′ W. Marker is in Moorestown, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Chester Avenue on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moorestown NJ 08057, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan Hollinshead Clock Shop Site (within shouting distance of this marker); First Moorestown, New Jersey Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Cox's Tavern (about 600 feet away); “Hessian House” (about 600 feet away); Roberts’ Hall (about 700 feet away); Moorestown, N.J.

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Lutheran Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moorestown.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010

2. Site of Coles Hotel Marker

Photographed By R. C.

3. Site of Coles Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.