Spurrier's Tavern, 'George Washington'
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DudleyGrunt
N 39° 10.344 W 076° 47.162
18S E 345715 N 4337427
Marker commemorting the site of Spurrier's Tavern and visits made by George Washington.
Waymark Code: WM450G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
Views: 34
George Washington stopped here at least twenty-five times between 1789 and 1798. On July 18, 1795, his diary says: "Dined and lodged at Spurrier's where my sick horse died."
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Howard County
Location (required): MD 175 Eastbound, just west of US 1
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Accessible from the neighboring inn.
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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