John Wells
(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.
Marker is on York Road (Pennsylvania Route 179) 0.1 miles east of Lower York Road (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east.
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