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Located in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania between Carlisle & Shippensburg, the building was constructed in 1790 as a stagecoach stop & tavern. It also served as a weigh station for the wagons when U.S. 11 was a private toll road and as a whiskey bonding station for those who made "spirits" and wished to sell them legally.
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The limestone house was operated as the "Sign of the Indian King" and later as the "John Stough Tavern". The former tavern is surrounded by tall pine trees, boxwood hedges and ivy covered grounds. The terraced flower gardens and two small fish ponds located behind the Inn overlook the pasture. Guests can peacefully commune with nature in the garden, watch visiting birds or sheep grazing in the meadow, or take a walk on the 80 acre farmland. A mile away, the Big Spring trout fishing stream beckons nature lovers & fishermen.
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