Taneytown in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adam Good Tavern
Photographed By F. Robby, December 27, 2004
1. Adam Good Tavern Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. 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 July 1, 1883.
Location. 39° 39.566′ N, 77° 10.604′ W. Marker is in Taneytown, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is on Frederick Street (Maryland Route 194) 0.1 miles south of Baltimore Street (Maryland Route 140), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the exterior wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taneytown MD 21787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Heart of Our Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Zile's Ice Cream (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Everyone is Welcome (about 500 feet away); "Steps of the Sisters" (about 600 feet away); Everything from Bags of Flour to the President's Shoes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Painting the Town Red (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1st Lieutenant John E. Buffington (approx. ¼ mile away); Taneytown Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taneytown.
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Regarding Adam Good Tavern. The tavern, which was probably built in the 1770s or 1780s, was demolished in the 1890s.
Additional commentary.
1. “A Dam Good Tavern”
It is said that Washington stopped at the tavern in July 1791 because he was amused that the tavern's sign seemed to say “A Dam Good Tavern.”
— Submitted January 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Photographed By F. Robby, December 27, 2004
2. Site of the Adam Good Tavern
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 2, 2015
3. Hagan House
6-8 Frederick Street
6-8 Frederick Street
“The present building dates from 1890, when N. B. Hagan occupied the house. He had a confectionery/grocery store. The business section has served as a soda fountain/bowling alley, printing business, restaurant and antique shop. The building is a Classical Revival style in an "H" shaped plan.” -- Taneytown Walking Tour Pamphlet.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 2, 2015
4. The Knocker
Hagan House
Hagan House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 2, 2015
5. The Cherry Tree Shoppe
This store occupies store front in the north side of Hagan House.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 2, 2015
6. George Washington
Waves from the window
of the Cherry Tree Shoppe
Waves from the window
of the Cherry Tree Shoppe
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,915 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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