Chinatown in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Black Horse Inn

Photographed By R. C., January 23, 2010

1. Black Horse Inn Marker

Inscription.
In 1783 the Black Horse Inn stood on this site and the Bull's Head Tavern adjoined it. Here General George Washington began his triumphal march into the city upon its evacuation by the British November 25, 1783. The Citizens Savings Bank, organized in 1860 has occupied this site since 1862 and this building was erected 1924.

Erected 1924.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1783.

Location. 40° 42.97′ N, 73° 59.78′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is at the intersection of Canal Street and Bowery, on the right when traveling west on Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Renaissance-Inspired Bank for the Working Class (a few steps from this marker); George Washington Drank Here! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bowery Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost New York Gem

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Bowery Boys (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen Foster (about 400 feet away); High and Low Art (about 400 feet away); NYC Landmark Of Cast Iron (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Bull's Head Tavern: treating you like cattle since 1755. Site includes a picture of the Bull's Head Tavern. (Submitted on January 28, 2010.)

Photographed By R. C.

2. Black Horse Inn Marker

Marker is located on the left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,564 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.