Green Tree Inn - Carlisle, PA
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N 40° 12.050 W 077° 11.350
18T E 313674 N 4452346
Historical marker located just S of the town square - on the W side of S Hanover Street.
Waymark Code: WM34PH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2008
Views: 73
This marker notes part of the role that the town of Carlisle played in 18th Century history.
The text on the marker is listed below:
In 1753, Benjamin Franklin stayed at inn on this site while he, Richard Peters, and Isaac Norris treated with Indians. Hamilton and Knox, members of Washington's cabinet, lodged here in 1794.
Marker Name: Green Tree Inn
County: Cumberland
Date Dedicated: 11/30/1949
Marker Type: City
Location: S. Hanover St. between Pomfret & High Sts., Carlisle
Category: Business & Industry, George Washington, Inns, Native American
Website: Not listed
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