Cross Keys Tavern - Medford Twp., NJ
N 39° 52.619 W 074° 48.997
18S E 515681 N 4414119
This historic marker is located on Main Street in downtown Medford Village. It sits in front of a well-developed area including a bank and a busy strip mall. If you visit, park in the strip mall lot as it is located near a congested intersection.
Waymark Code: WM3TNW
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2008
Views: 13
This is marker number 5 along the official Medford Historic Trail. The entire street, going north to Route 70 is littered with these historic blue markers. It is a very rich waymarking environment.
Marker Name: Cross Keys Tavern
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
In 1777 Benjamin Thomas was granted a license to keep one of the first taverns near Medford at Cross Keys, now Fairview.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2000
City: Medford Twp.
County: Burlington
Group responsible for placement: Medford Historic Society
Web Link: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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