Spring at Samuel McConkey's Ferry Inn

by Anne Ditmars

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Spring at Samuel McConkey's Ferry Inn

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Anne Ditmars

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Photograph - Fine Art Photography

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Spring at 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. Historical, cultural, heritage site.

Honored to be Featured in the following FAA groups:

Whats New (05/01/2018)
No Place Like Home (04/23/2018)
Our World Gallery - Art Group (04/16/2018)
No Place Like Home (03/31/2018)
ABC Group (03/29/2018)

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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March 29th, 2018

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