Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Somerset Hotel

Photographed By Ken Kaufman, August 16, 2014

1. Somerset Hotel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Tunison's Tavern C.1748 was located here, making this the site of the oldest continuing business in Somerville. Some of George Washington's troops stayed at Tunison's during the 1778-79 Winter encampment. The tavern and the hotel that replaced it served as a stage coach stop.

Designed by architect F.H. Dodge, the current building, built in 1907, is Spanish in style, with sloping tile roofs and portico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.

Location. 40° 34.061′ N, 74° 36.594′ W. Marker is in Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Grove Street on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 East Main Street, Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (a few steps from this marker); Fourth New Jersey Infantry Appreciation to Somerville (within shouting distance of this marker); National Guard Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Somerset County Court House Green (about 300 feet away); Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower (about 500 feet away); Former Second National Bank (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (about 700 feet away); Former Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerville.

View across Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ken Kaufman, August 16, 2014

2. View across Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2014, by Somerset County Library Staff of Bridgewater, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 231 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2014, by Somerset County Library Staff of Bridgewater, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.