Gabreil Daveis Tavern

500 3rd Avenue, Glendora, NJ 08029

856-228-4000

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The Gabreil Daveis Tavern stands as a remarkable example of vernacular Georgian architecture, distinguished by its striking patterned brickwork adorning the gable-end. This historic establishment served as a vital crossroads for eighteenth-century travelers journeying along the Great Irish Road and watermen transporting lumber and goods via Timber Creek. More than just a place of rest and refreshment, the tavern became the beating heart of early Gloucester Township. From 1757 to 1770, residents gathered here for elections and town meetings, making critical decisions that shaped their community. The tavern's role as the primary communications center connected neighbors and fostered the democratic spirit of the era.

When tavern keeper Gabreil Daveis passed away, his widow Sarah chose not to renew the tavern license in 1769, marking the end of its hospitality business. Yet the building's significance only grew, serving as home to three prominent Revolutionary War figures: Gabreil Daveis, Benjamin Pittfield, and George Payne.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

• Take a guided tour immersing visitors in authentic 18th-century colonial life
• Walk the same floors where patriots debated, travelers rested, and history unfolded
• Attend a special event offered throughout the year