Duncannon in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clark's Ferry Tavern
Perry County Bicentennial
— 1820 - 2020 —
The Clark's Ferry Tavern, the oldest building in Duncannon, was originally built by John or Daniel Clark as early as 1788 and later enlarged. It served vital roles as a docking point for the ferry crossing the Susquehanna River, an inn, tavern, and stage stop on the first road westward. Later the building was used as a post office, hotel, dairy and butcher shop before becoming a dwelling and eventually an apartment building. During the Civil War it was known as the Topley Hotel and served as a mustering point for men of Company B of the famed Pennsylvania Bucktails. The structure survived numerous catastrophic floods, damaging modifications and abandonment before being purchased in 2012 in an effort to restore it to its former grandeur.
Erected by Historical Society of Perry County, Susquehanna Greenway, PA DCNR and Borough of Duncannon. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Perry County Heritage Trail in Pennsylvania. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 40° 23.791′ N, 77° 1.511′ W. Marker is in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. Marker is at the intersection of North Market Street and Clark Street, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 N Market St, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lightning Guider Sleds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Duncannon Area Schools (approx. 0.4 miles away); Churches of Our Ancestors (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ross McHugh Hood (approx. 0.4 miles away); Duncannon School (approx. half a mile away); Clark's Ferry Bridge (approx. half a mile away); The Railroad in Duncannon (approx. half a mile away); First Sunday School In Perry County (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncannon.
Also see . . .
1. Clark's Ferry Tavern. (Submitted on July 8, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Perry County Heritage Trail - Duncannon. (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.