Washington Dined Here

NC-45. This house during Revolution was known as Buck or Carson’s Tavern. George Washington stopped here several times. His diary September 3, 1774, states: “Dined at Buck Tavern (Carson’s) and lodged at New Castle.” The Hessian general, Knyphausen, had headquarters here September 2, 1777.   Location: 501 Old Summit Bridge Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

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