About this property
Dill's Tavern, also known as Eichelberger's Tavern and The Logan House, is a historic site located at Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. The Irish settler Matthew Dill began establishing the Monaghan settlement in 1742 which later boasted a wooden tavern or way-station with the same name, productive agricultural yields, and a whiskey still. The 190 acre plantation grew to encompass 650 acres located just south of the Dill's Gap on the northern end of the South Mountain range between what is Cumberland…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000195. It was listed on March 18, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dill's Tavern listed on the National Register?
Dill's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Dill's Tavern?
Dill's Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dill's Tavern?
The period of significance for Dill's Tavern is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1742.
Can I research the history near Dill's Tavern?
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