Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Green Tree Inn

By William Fischer, Jr., January 29, 2009

1. Green Tree Inn Marker

Inscription. In 1753, Benjamin Franklin stayed at inn on this site while he, Richard Peters, and Isaac Norris treated with Indians. Hamilton and Knox, members of Washington's cabinet, lodged here in 1794.

Erected 1949 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 12.041′ N, 77° 11.358′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of Hanover Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) and Liberty Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Hanover Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America.

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 661 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.