Newtown Township near Newtown Square in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Square Inn
1742
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
1. Square Inn Marker
Innkeeper was John West father
of artist Benjamin West.
Located in Penn’s Town Square.
Operated until 1771.
Erected by Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 39° 59.783′ N, 75° 24.47′ W. Marker is near Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Newtown Township. Marker is at the intersection of North Newtown Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 252) and Goshen Road on North Newtown Street Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newtown Square PA 19073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 7th Day Baptist Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pratt Springhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newtown Friends Meeting (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elizabeth Fry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Betsy Ross (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clara Harlowe Barton
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Square Tavern. Historic Newtown Square (Submitted on January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. Innkeepers son, Colonial Artist Benjamin West. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Visitors to the Square Inn ~
This Historic Inn is said to have been frequented by Persifor Frazer as well as his friend Anthony Wayne both of whom would go on to serve in the Continental Army. Wayne who was born just a few miles from this Inn became one of George Washington's most trusted generals. As Commander of the Army during Washington's Presidency Wayne fought Indians in western Pennsylvania, and the Ohio River Valley.
— Submitted January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
2. Square Inn Marker
Marker is visible under the pine tree to the right of the Tavern building
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
3. Tavern Sign
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
4. The Square Inn
National Register
of Historical Places
1984
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
5. Square Inn also know as The Square Tavern
Photographed By Keith S Smith, December 15, 2015
6. Square Inn - NRoHP Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 14, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on January 13, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on January 14, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
