Espy House - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Espy House is at 123 Pitt Street in Bedford Borough, built in 1770-71. The Espy House takes its name from David Espy, the phothonotary of Bedford County in 1778 and owner of the house when George Washington stayed there in 1794.

The Espy House is where President George Washington stayed when he accompanied the militia army that was to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. Washington arrived in Bedford late in the day on October 1794, and leaving the following day.

The Epley House is also known as: David Espy House, Gen. Arthur St. Clair Office

Building #: 74001750

Street address: 123 Pitt Street Bedford, Pa. USA 15522 County / Borough / Parish: Bedford Borough, Bedford County Year listed: 1974 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person Periods of significance: 1750-1799 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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