Site of famous tavern of Revolutionary days, known as “The Sign of the Ship.” John Marshall was then Innkeeper. Officers of Continental Army were quartered here. Washington, Lafayette, Aaron Burr and Commodore Perry were among its distinguished guests.
Captain Patrick O’Flinn, Officer of American Revolution, was proprietor, 1797 to 1818.
Installed in 1932.
Historic Markers Commission, 1932
302 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Related Topics: Aaron Burr, American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Captain Patrick O’Flinn, Commodore Perry, Continental Army, George Washington, Historic Location, Historical Markers, Inn, John Marshall, Lafayette, New Castle County, Sign Of The Ship Tavern, Tavern, Wilmington
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