Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of King George’s Tavern

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 9, 2006

1. Site of King George's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From 1724 known as King George’s Tavern. On its sign was painted King George’s portrait, supplanted during the revolution, by the portrait of George Washington. For many years the old hostelry was the meeting place for political rallies and used for gubernatorial receptions.

Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.

Location. 39° 9.358′ N, 75° 31.412′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of The Green and South State Street. The marker is located on the front of the Old Kent County Court House on the southeast corner of South State Street and The Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kent County Courthouses (1680-1983) (a few steps from this marker); John Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Delaware Line

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Stevenson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Loockerman House (within shouting distance of this marker); An Army of Restoration (CCC) (within shouting distance of this marker); In the Council Chamber of Elizabeth Battell's Golden Fleece Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); State House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

The Old Kent County Court House which now occupies the site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 9, 2006

2. The Old Kent County Court House which now occupies the site.

The marker is behind the tree near the left side of photo. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022

3. The marker is behind the tree near the left side of photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 2,010 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 3. submitted on January 20, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.