One West State Street Building (Site of the Thirteen Stars Tavern/French Arms Tavern/City Tavern)


Place Categories: General Historical
Hours of Operation:

This location is not open for interior public access; no formal operating hours are available.


Category: General and Historical

Address: 1 West State Street
08608

Year Constructed/Founded: Original tavern: pre-1776; Building: modern

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This was the site of the French Arms Tavern, where the Continental Congress met temporarily in 1784. Also known as the City Tavern and Thirteen Stars Tavern. It played a vital role as a political and social hub during and after the Revolution.

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