Clifton House

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Clifton House is a historic building located at 473 Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

During the autumn of 1777, Washington's Continental Army spent six weeks camped at nearby Whitemarsh. General Clement Biddle (the "Quaker General" and member of one of Philadelphia's prominent families) was quartered here during the encampment.

The house that currently stands on the property was built in 1801. At the time of the American Revolution, it was known as the Sandy Run Tavern.

Today, the Clifton House is a library and museum operated by the Fort Washington Historical Society, and also serves as the society's headquarters.

[edit] See also

• Hope Lodge

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