Perryville in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Post Road - Lower Susquehanna Ferry - Rodgers' Tavern
Established 1666
Lower Susquehanna Ferry
established 1695
Rodgers’ Tavern
where
George Washington
frequently stopped
between
1781–1798
Erected 1932 by The Captain Jeremiah Baker Chapter, D.A.R , Perryville - Cecil County - Maryland.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.
Location. 39° 33.419′ N, 76° 4.697′ W. Marker is in Perryville, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Broad Street, 0.1 miles west of River Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryville MD 21903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodgers Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Historic Rodgers Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Perryville (within shouting distance of this marker); Revered Son (within shouting distance of this marker); Count de Rochambeau’s Troops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad History (about 700 feet away); The War Effort at Home: Perry Point Ammonium Nitrate Plant (approx. 0.3 miles away); A New Town along the Susquehanna (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.
Also see . . .
1. Rodgers' Tavern. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Rodgers' Tavern Museum. Museum website hompage (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,036 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on February 15, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2013, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 5. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on October 9, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 8. submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 9, 10. submitted on October 9, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.