So much of our connection to the past can be lost with the rush for development and modernization. The survival story of the King of Prussia Inn, however, is a true testament to a community’s need for ties to the past, according to the National Park Service and the King of Prussia Historical Society.

The King of Prussia Inn built in 1719 started as a small farmhouse. At the time, Pennsylvania was still a British colony.

But as King of Prussia grew, the farmhouse was turned into a tavern and inn that became the heart of the town.

In 1952, the State of Pennsylvania bought the property to widen Route 202. The inn was saved from demolition thanks to concerned citizens, but it sat vacant for the next 50 years.

Then in 1997 when PennDOT had plans for more highway expansion that again threatened the King of Prussia Inn, local supporters devised a plan to relocate the historic inn.

In 2000, the inn was painstakingly moved to Bill Smith Blvd and restored. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce now occupies the historic building, keeping its story alive for many more generations.

Read more about the historical significance of the King of Prussia Inn at the National Park Service and the King of Prussia Historical Society.

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