Brashear House
Inscription
John A. Brashear, astronomer, educator, was born here 1840. His grandfather kept the Brashear House, a leading tavern. In 1825 Lafayette spoke from its doorway to the people of Brownsville.
Location
Address517-523 Market St. (old US 40) at 6th Ave., Brownsville
CityBrownsville
CountyFayette
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.021670, -79.879260
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