Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

1. “A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern Marker

Inscription. Built in 1759 with adjoining Paschall House. Last of the 18th century inns of colonial Philadelphia owned by Colonel Blaithewaite Jones, who was in charge of the Delaware River defenses of Philadelphia during the Revolution, and John Wood, famous clockmaker. Restored by the Knauer Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 39° 56.671′ N, 75° 8.679′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on Spruce Street just east of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davis-Lenox House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial at Penn's Landing (about 400 feet away); Corporal Michael J. Crescenz (about 500 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 500 feet away); Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); POW★MIA (about 600 feet away); Society Hill / The New Market and Head House (about 600 feet away); Philadelphia Beirut Bombing Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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1. Man Full of Trouble Tavern. Drinking establishments in Colonial Philadelphia, be they in the form of coffee houses, taverns, or unlicensed ‘tippling houses,’ were more than places to drink and dine. Taverns were where the community conducted business, got its news, argued politics, attended concerts and auctions, socialized, or just plain got polluted.

“In Philadelphia’s early years there were no separate buildings which served as dance halls, theaters, or clubs — taverns, instead, provided all-purpose service. Until the Revolutionary Era, taverns and inns were the largest public buildings in Philadelphia. (Submitted on May 29, 2010.)

2. Philadelphia's Last surviving Colonial Tavern. (Submitted on August 14, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

“A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

2. “A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern

Tablet is to the right of the leftmost door.

“A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern Shingle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 14, 2010

3. “A Man Full of Trouble” Tavern Shingle

Dedication plaque immediately below the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022

4. Dedication plaque immediately below the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,835 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.