Scotch Plains in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stage House Inn
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
1. Stage House Inn and Stage House & Liberty Pole Markers
Center section built, 1737, became an inn during stage coach days. Enlarged in early 19th century for summer boarders.
[Lower Marker]:
Circa 1737
“Stage House & Liberty Pole”
Col. Recompense Stanberry, Innkeeper during the Revolution raised a troop of Jersey Blues at Liberty Pole which stood in front of Inn, many years a stop for Swift Sure Stage Line.
Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
Location. 40° 39.023′ N, 74° 23.932′ W. Marker is in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Front Street (County Route 620) near Park Avenue (County Route 655), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 366 Park Ave, Scotch Plains NJ 07076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cannon Ball House (a few steps from this marker); Swift Sure Stage Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
2. Scotch Plains Markers
Two different markers for the Stage House are found at this location.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
3. Stage House Inn
The Stage House now serves as a Scotch Plains resturant.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
4. Stage House in Scotch Plains
The Swift Sure Stage Line went from Philadelphia to New York. This was one of the stops along the way.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,956 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
