Gadsby’s Tavern

Erected 1792. Popular resort and famous hostelry of the Eighteenth Century. Here was held in 1798 the first celebration of Washington's Birthday in which he participated, and from its steps Washington held his last military review and gave his last military order, November 1799.

Marker is at the intersection of North Royal Street and Cameron Street, on the left when traveling north on North Royal Street.

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