Samuel McConkey's Ferry Inn is a photograph by Anne Ditmars which was uploaded on January 23rd, 2018.
Title
Samuel McConkey's Ferry Inn
Artist
Anne Ditmars
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
Samuel McConkey's Ferry Inn
An 18th-century inn and tavern owned during the time of Washington's crossing by Samuel McConkey who operated a successful ferry business crossing the Delaware River.
McConkey's Ferry Inn, the tavern that General George Washington and his troops visited prior to crossing the river. The Baker family built the first ferry on this site, one of many Delaware River ferry sites in Bucks County. The Bakers sold the ferry business to Samuel McConkey, who was the owner in 1776. Washington Crossing, Taylorsville, Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 18th century historic stone architecture. Pennsylvania fieldstone. Colonial. Vintage. Historical, cultural, heritage site.
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Washington Crossing Historic State Park the preserved site where General George Washington turned the tide of the Revolutionary War. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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January 23rd, 2018
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Comments (8)
Deborah A Andreas
Ahhh....here is the tavern in spring! Nicely captured. I was noticing that it appears that there are no steps to get in those doors. Or do my eyes deceive me? LOL. L/F
Andrea Swiedler
Wonderful! I love this stonework, you captured such a great slice of history here. l/f
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