President Washington passed here early on the morning of Tuesday, May 17th, 1791, en route to the home of William Skinner, where he had breakfast. The Skinner home, still standing in 1953, is about 5 miles northwest. He had spent the previous night at the inn of Stephen Calfrey Pearce, 12 miles southeast. The presidential party and conveyances included six other men, a coach for the President, a two-horse wagon for baggage, and five saddle horses, including the President's favorite mount.