(1684 - 1748)
Wells is the founder of Wells' Ferry, now known as New Hope. When York Road was established between Philadelphia and New York, travelers needed a dependable way to cross the Delaware River. In 1722 the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly gave Wells the legal and exclusive right to operate a ferry to cross the river. He also received a license to operate a tavern and inn near his ferry landing. Wells operated the ferry and public house for over thirty years. His public house was a regular stagecoach stop on York Road. He is buried here at Kitchen's Hill.| HM Number | HMIQ3 |
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| Placed By | New Hope Historical Society and Professional Landscape Services, Inc |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 8:31am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 502534 N 4467848 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.36120000, -74.97015000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 21.672', W 74° 58.209' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 21' 40.32" N, 74° 58' 12.54" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 610, 215, 267 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 401-405 W Bridge St, New Hope PA 18938, US |
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