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The White Horse Tavern, also known as the White Horse Inn and Old Swanenburg Farm, is a historic American inn and tavern located in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
White Horse Tavern | |
 White Horse Tavern, August 2023 | |
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| Location | Northwest of Malvern at 606 Swedesford Road, East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°02′30″N 75°34′41″W |
| Area | 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) |
| Built | c. 1750, c. 1790 |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002373[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 29, 1978 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
This historic building consists of two sections. The original section dates to circa 1750, and is a two-story, stuccoed stone structure. The western section was added circa 1790. Located at mile marker 24 on the Old Lancaster Road, it was an overnight stop on the first stage from Philadelphia to Lancaster. General George Washington used the older part as his headquarters following the Battle of Brandywine and during the abortive Battle of the Clouds. It was also an important stop for Washington's messenger from Valley Forge to Lancaster, when the latter served as the temporary U.S. capital.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
