Machias in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Burnham Tavern
Built in 1770
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2011
1. Burnham Tavern Marker
Home of Hannah Weston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Erected by Hannah Weston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 44° 42.852′ N, 67° 27.574′ W. Marker is in Machias, Maine, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maine Route 192) and Free Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Machias ME 04654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Permanent English Settlement in Machias Bay (here, next to this marker); The Machias River (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Naval Battle of the American Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Libby Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Machias/O'Brien
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Also see . . .
1. Burnham Tavern History. Museum website entry (Submitted on April 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Naval Battle off Machias, Maine. Maine Memory Network website entry (Submitted on April 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Machias. Maine: An Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on November 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2011
2. Burnham Tavern and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
