John Dods Tavern
Description
John Dods Tavern
Erskine’s War Map of 1778–1779 marks this tavern as a key site during the Revolutionary War. In 1781, Colonels Tilghman and Van Cortlandt mentioned it in their military correspondence. Van Cortlandt also wrote about it in a 1780 letter to General Washington. The tavern served as a busy stop for soldiers and messengers, offering food, rest, and a place to exchange vital information along the main route.
Listing Overview
John Dods Tavern
Erskine’s War Map of 1778–1779 marks this tavern as a key site during the Revolutionary War. In 1781, Colonels Tilghman and Van Cortlandt mentioned it in their military correspondence. Van Cortlandt also wrote about it in a 1780 letter to General Washington. The tavern served as a busy stop for soldiers and messengers, offering food, rest, and a place to exchange vital information along the main route.
Location
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