Moorestown in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of Moore's Tavern

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 29, 2014

1. Site of Moore's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Built by Thomas Moore in 1734 it was the towns first tavern. It was a two story frame building with two rooms on each floor. The building was demolished in 1878. The town of Moorestown derived its name from Thomas Moore who died July 30th, 1760.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1760.

Location. 39° 57.702′ N, 74° 57.114′ W. Marker is in Moorestown, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moorestown NJ 08057, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

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 walking distance of this marker: Site of the Indian Spring (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith-Cadbury Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Moorestown, N.J. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Town Hall (approx. half a mile away); Roberts’ Hall (approx. half a mile away); First Moorestown, New Jersey Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Cox's Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Coles Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moorestown.

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Photographed by Don Morfe, November 29, 2014

2. Site of Moore's Tavern

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,599 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.