Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Globe Inn

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

1. Globe Inn Marker

Inscription. Stood on this site. It was opened in 1798 by David Morris. Among the noted guests during the National Road era were five presidents of the United States. Lafayette was entertained here on May 25, 1825.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1788.

Location. 40° 10.1′ N, 80° 14.683′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bradford House (here, next to this marker); Whiskey Rebellion Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whiskey Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Acheson (within shouting distance of this marker); "Declaration & Address" (within shouting distance of this marker); LeMoyne House

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA (about 500 feet away); Veterans' Walkway (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

2. Globe Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,148 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.