In 1886, the Catholic church purchased the Sweetser property and built a new church building in the northwest corner on Washington Street. The Tavern was rented as a residence until 1916.
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In 1886, the Catholic church purchased the Sweetser property and built a new church building in the northwest corner on Washington Street. The Tavern was rented as a residence until 1916.
Ephraim Parker, from whom the house takes its name, operated a licensed inn during the Revolutionary War period. Some of the prisoners of war from the 71st Scottish Regiment, including their commander Colonel Archibald Campbell and his officers, were quartered here.
The Sweetser Family owned and operated the property as a farm for most of the 19th century.