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By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
Marker on S James Street
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1 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Woodbridge — Cross Keys TavernUnited States Constitution Bicentennial
On S James Street, on the right when traveling west.
This tavern, operated at the time by John Manning, hosted the overnight stay of George Washington April 22, 1789 on route to his inauguration on April 30, 1789. Washington was accompanied on the part of the journey from New Brunswick to Rahway by . . . Map (db m8987) HM
2 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Woodbridge — Cross Keys TavernCirca 1740
On S James Street, on the right when traveling west.
On April 22, 1789, George Washington stayed the night at this Tavern on his way from Mount Vernon, Virginia, to New York City for his inauguration as the first President of the United States. 1896Map (db m194317) HM
3 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Woodbridge — United States Post OfficeWoodbridge, New Jersey 07095
On S James Street, on the right when traveling west.
The original post office of Woodbridge, established July 31, 1792, was located at the Cross Keys Tavern on the northwest corner of Amboy Avenue and Main Street. The first postmaster appointed by Postmaster General Timothy Pickering was the . . . Map (db m19888) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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