North Bethlehem Township near Scenery Hill in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hill’s Tavern
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, 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. Marker 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.
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); First Public School House in Bentleyville (approx. 3.9 miles away).
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
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