The Shippensburg Public Library building is not only a great place to find fascinating literature to explore, but it is also full of rich history! The building was constructed originally where a tavern resided in Shippensburg which could serve both local patrons and those traveling in the new nation. The tavern was known as the Black Horse Tavern, and George Washington even stayed there during the Whiskey Rebellion. The road that the tavern sat off was originally known as the Virginia Indian Path and would eventually turn into Route 11. People would stop there for the nights on their way to growing civilization or, alternatively, on their way to unexplored Western Pennsylvania, such as Fort Pitt. The building features plenty of rooms filled with books of all sorts and fireplaces to stay warm by. It was first built in 1880 in the Victorian style, but later in 1936 it was reconstructed by a man named Dr. Stewart into the present-day Georgian Revival style. Not only does this building offer a wonderful service to anyone who walks through its doors, but of course it also enriches one’s understanding of the history of Shippensburg.
Have any other local locations you'd like to know the history of? Let your Commuter History writers, Shianne and Seth, know in the comments!
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