OLDEST Continuously Running Bar in the North America , Fells Point - Baltimore, MD
N 39° 16.883 W 076° 35.646
18S E 362508 N 4349213
The Horse You Came In On Saloon was established in 1775, making it the oldest running bar in North America. The Horse originated as a saloon with horse stables out back and still maintains a charismatic and historical atmosphere.
Waymark Code: WM4B4A
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2008
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This is an old fashioned watering hole and a terrific place to hang out for an afternoon or just to take a break. There are conflicting accounts of which bar in the United States is the oldest but this one has run continuously without closing despite changes in ownership and name for 228 years. There are older bars by a few years but they did not run continuously.
Located in the heart of Fells Point, The Horse is presently renowned for outstanding live music and an all-around great time. The Horse You Came In On was said to be a favorite hang out for Edgar Allen Poe, and most recently it was a haven for local musicians. Howard Gerber bought the historic saloon 34 years ago and named it The Horse You Came In On.
But Thursday, after 34 years of memories, Gerber decided to call it quits. A crowd filled Thames Street in downtown Baltimore to see who would buy the Horse. Bidding started at $1 million, and it was finally sold for $1.5 million to John Korologus, owner of the Double-T Diners around the state.
Address
1626 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231-3489
Phone: (410) 327-8111
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