Sanford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Shapleigh Tavern
Historic Site
Photographed by Conrad Ward, December 29, 2024
1. Site of Shapleigh Tavern Marker
Built about 1827-28 by James Shapleigh
Ceased to be a tavern when sold to the Tebbetts family in 1849. Demolished 1919 to make way for Sanford Garage
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 43° 26.414′ N, 70° 46.619′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Maine, in York County. It is on Main Street (Maine Route 109) south of U.S. 202, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 883 Main Street, Sanford ME 04073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Leavitt Theatre/ Capital Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); North Parish Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, December 29, 2024
2. Site of Shapleigh Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
