West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Turk’s Head Tavern
1769 – 1964
Photographed By Keith S Smith, October 17, 2011
1. Turk’s Head Tavern Marker
This Bank occupies the site on which John Hoopes erected the Turk’s Head Tavern in 1769. Much of West Chester’s early history is associated with The Turk’s Head. For nearly 200 years, as tavern and hotel, it was an important center for military, political, and social discussions. Stock of Chester County Banks was often sold at public auction from the hotel porch.Erected 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 39° 57.596′ N, 75° 36.244′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on East Market Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Chester PA 19380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dime Savings Bank (here, next to this marker); The First National Bank of West Chester (within shouting distance of this marker); William Darlington (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Glory
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Also see . . .
1. Barclay Rubincam Burial Site. (Submitted on November 11, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. West Chester - Originally called Turk's Head. (Submitted on November 13, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. T is for Tavern Sign - Chester County Historical Society. "One of the most popular signs in the museum collection is this one that hung outside of the Turks Head tavern in what came to be called West Chester." (Submitted on December 9, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Keith S Smith, October 17, 2011
2. Dime Savings Bank &Turk’s Head Tavern Markers
Photo Post Card from the mid to late 1940's
3. Turk’s Head Inn c. 1940's
Photographed By Unknown
4. Turk’s Head Inn mid 1960's
Photographed By Image of Painting
5. The Turk’s Head
Painted by West Chester artist Barclay Rubincam
Photographed By Riggtown Historian, WCU
6. Aerial of Turk’s Head a year or so before it was razed
Photographed By Sold On Ebay
7. Turk’s Head Tavern Post Card found on Ebay
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 4,071 times since then and 249 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 6, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
