As the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Pennsylvania is home to many buildings that were built long before it became a state in 1787, including several in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.

Court Inn in Newtown is among the oldest buildings in Bucks County. When it was first built in 1733, it was known as the Half-moon Inn.

Today, the building that showcases Newtown’s history has been restored with 18th-century furnishings and décor. The structure is also home to the Newtown Historic Association headquarters and workspace.

Meanwhile, King George II Inn in Bristol is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating inns. The original building was constructed to serve as a ferry house back in 1681.

It was mostly used as a place to stay overnight for people who were traveling across the Delaware River. After a fire in 1735, the inn was rebuilt on a larger scale.

And while it no longer offers lodging, the King George II does serve exceptional food and drink today.

Read more about buildings that are older than the state in The Keystone.

Let’s Go! The King George II Inn