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Seven Stars Tavern is a historic building located at the junction of Sharptown-Swedesboro Road and Woodstown-Auburn Road in Pilesgrove Township of Salem County, New Jersey and near Woodstown. The building was built in 1762 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1976, for its significance in architecture, military, and social history. It is now a private residence.
History
Peter Lauterbach built this two and one-half story brick building in 1762. It features Flemish bond patterned brickwork with the initials "P L E" and the date. The initials are from his name and his wife's, Elizabeth. It also has a date plaque on another side.[3]
His son, John Louderback (note name change), lived in the tavern during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778, British forces raided the tavern in search of him.
Please respect the privacy and property of the owners.
Seven Stars Tavern is a historic building located at the junction of Sharptown-Swedesboro Road and Woodstown-Auburn Road in Pilesgrove Township of Salem County, New Jersey and near Woodstown. The building was built in 1762 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1976, for its significance in architecture, military, and social history. It is now a private residence.
History
Peter Lauterbach built this two and one-half story brick building in 1762. It features Flemish bond patterned brickwork with the initials "P L E" and the date. The initials are from his name and his wife's, Elizabeth. It also has a date plaque on another side.[3]
His son, John Louderback (note name change), lived in the tavern during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778, British forces raided the tavern in search of him.
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