Moorestown - Cox's Tavern
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member LowellHouseGuy
N 39° 57.955 W 074° 56.499
18S E 504983 N 4423975
A landmark on Main Street, east of Chester Avenue, is now the present home of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company (Verizon). In 1745 John Cox erected a tavern there that was to become famous in the early history of Moorestown. Town Meetings were held in the tavern prior to 1812 when ''Old Town Hall'' was then errected.
Waymark Code: WM8KD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member chstress53
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Marker Name: Site of Cox's Tasvern

Marker Type: Local? Unofficial

Marker text:
John Cox bought this tavern in 1745. He was town clerk from 1748 to 1791. Town meeting were held here until 1812 when the town hall was built. It was the home to the stage coach line to Camden from 1835 to 1850 and a stop of the Mt. Holly Stage Coach. It was demolished in 1904.

Dedication Date: 11/20/1964

City: Moorestown

County: Burlington

Group responsible for placement: Historical Society of Moorestown

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