Rodgers Tavern - Perryville, MD
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N 39° 33.428 W 076° 04.685
18S E 407382 N 4379160
A tavern that was frequently visited by George Washington en route to Philadelphia and Washington. It was here that John Rodgers was born who is credited with being the founder of the United States Navy.
Waymark Code: WM14TA0
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2021
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Rodgers Tavern, also known as Stevenson's Tavern, is a historic hotel located at Perryville, Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It is a mid-18th-century, two-story stone structure with a basement. All rooms have corner fireplaces. It was frequently visited by George Washington between the years 1755 and 1798, when it was owned and operated as an inn and tavern by Colonel John Rodgers (1728–1791). He was the father of John Rodgers (1772–1838), U.S. naval officer. During the 1880s the house was divided into two halves, east and west.
Rodgers Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places during 1972."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1750
Architectural Period/Style: Colonial
Architect (if known): Colonel John Rodgers (1728–1791)
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Tavern
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: George Washington Visited it often
Birthplace of John Rodgers, who created the US Navy
Listed Building Status (if applicable): NRHP
Main Material of Construction: Stone
Private/Public Access: Museum
Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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