Gray's Ferry Tavern, Colonial tavern in Philadelphia, United States
The Gray's Ferry Tavern stands on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, featuring a two-story front facade and three stories at the back.
George Washington dined at this establishment in June 1775 after his appointment as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
The tavern grounds included elaborate gardens designed by Samuel Vaughan in the 1780s, with Chinese-style sections and numerous walking paths.
The tavern served as a key stopping point for travelers moving between Philadelphia and southern regions until the early nineteenth century.
Seventy-foot cascading waterfalls enhanced the property's gardens, which contained exotic plants and fruit trees in a large greenhouse.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.94200,-75.20700
Latest update: March 25, 2025 16:49
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