The Spread Eagle Inn and Tavern est. 1836 WARNING pic heavy!

[SOLANCO]

ya know that,s what I miss about the county i moved from. so much Historical stuff and 90% of folks could not care what was in their backyard...

Hard to find a native Philadelphian who has visited the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall or Bettsy Ross' house.

 

[SOLANCO]

You will never see this kind of stonework done again. It was done and it was done for a reason.

I know an Amish mason who can and does do it. Wealthy people from the Wilmington and Philadelphia suburbs throw money at him and give him more work than he can keep up with.

 

[Mark E. Prickett]

Thank you for posting this, I too love to explore and enjoy history.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Looks like a very cool place!

 

[jfaldo]

When we lived in Ohio the wife and I spent a night there once. Was only about an hour and fifteen minutes away. Very awesome place to visit. Highly recommend it. Of course that was 20 or so years ago. Though it looks like not much has changed.

 

[Carnavore Phil]

I actually was thinking the same thing.

Amazon carries the prints. There are three renditions Current update includes Trump.

 

[Belleville]

Wife and I took a day trip and picked up my Kibler Woodsrunner near Hanoverton Ohio, when we left we went to the above mentioned tavern. Man did it reek of historical coolness!! Food was amazing and service was above and beyond ( which is a rarity these days). The Inn was built around 1836 and is still in operation today, one can take your pick of four rooms to rent ( but reservations is a must) and dine with the top senators. We dined in the main hall, but roamed freely after our meal to see what all is actually there.. man there is a lot! I’ll let the pictures do my talking.

S.Kenton,
Sent you a PM.

 

[RayjHindle]

Wife and I took a day trip and picked up my Kibler Woodsrunner near Hanoverton Ohio, when we left we went to the above mentioned tavern. Man did it reek of historical coolness!! Food was amazing and service was above and beyond ( which is a rarity these days). The Inn was built around 1836 and is still in operation today, one can take your pick of four rooms to rent ( but reservations is a must) and dine with the top senators. We dined in the main hall, but roamed freely after our meal to see what all is actually there.. man there is a lot! I’ll let the pictures do my talking.

This is one awesome place! Will have to put it on my bucket list!

 

[jarentz]

Thank you for sharing this! It is so much history in this country,
and to be able to visit it with your family, makes it special.

 

[SOLANCO]

I always wonder at rifles hung just above the opening of a fireplace. Looks good, but just does not seem like a good idea.

 

[Brokennock]

Click on the pictures for the full image.. here’s more..

This is really fantastic. Thank you very, very, much for sharing with us.
Of course, I wouldn't have minded some food pics, lol.

It's really great that your wife enjoyed it too, not "just tolerating her husband's odd interests." You're a lucky guy.

We have several historic places like it around. Some no longer house the original business but the building is the same and the sign out front let's you know what it was. But, there are at least 2 colonial era tavern inns within 40 minutes of me that still serve and have rooms available.
I'd love to go for a meal sometime with some like minded friends in full colonial garb..... just show up that way unannounced to see the reaction.

Thank you again.

 

[springfield art]

Wife and I took a day trip and picked up my Kibler Woodsrunner near Hanoverton Ohio, when we left we went to the above mentioned tavern. Man did it reek of historical coolness!! Food was amazing and service was above and beyond ( which is a rarity these days). The Inn was built around 1836 and is still in operation today, one can take your pick of four rooms to rent ( but reservations is a must) and dine with the top senators. We dined in the main hall, but roamed freely after our meal to see what all is actually there.. man there is a lot! I’ll let the pictures do my talking.

Great photo-trip! Thanks!

 

[springfield art]

I always wonder at rifles hung just above the opening of a fireplace. Looks good, but just does not seem like a good idea.

Me, also. The heat/cold cycles, the potential smoke, etc. It almost seems like a movie thing, or Norman Rockwell-type illustrations. There was brief discussion on this site about the practice, one guy said it was absolutely fine, etc., etc. Historical fireplaces aren't as well engineered as today's homes, guess it's all up to the individual. I don't see making a thread out of it!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Thank you!

 

[Crow Choker]

Neat looking place. If I ever get to Kiblers I'll have to visit. Thanks for posting. Love to eat in establishments like this vs modern glam ones. More history and atmosphere. Wife and I ate in place last night (Valentines Day) with a late 1800's/early 1900's decor/atmosphere. Both ate one of their steak/shrimp specials, not hungry this morning, both agreed next Feb 14th we'll treat it like any other day of the year and forgo dining out. Won't happen but the thought of the morning.