Fraunces Tavern
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Gosffo
N 39° 56.790 W 075° 08.697
18S E 487617 N 4421829
George Washington's chief cook.
Waymark Code: WM3GC3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2008
Views: 15
Marker Text:
Here stood Fraunces Tavern, established by Samuel Fraunces after moving from New York where he had operated a famous tavern. He served as George Washington's chief cook, 1790-94, while the President lived in Philadelphia.
Marker Name: Fraunces Tavern
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1991
Marker Type: City
Location: 166 S 2nd St., (just W of Dock St.) Philadelphia
Category: Buildings, Business & Industry, George Washington, Professions & Vocations, Taverns
Website: Not listed
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