Stage Coach Inn (Lapeer, New York) Explained

Stage Coach Inn
Location:2548 Clarks Corners Rd., Lapeer, New York
Coordinates:42.4408°N -76.101°W
Built:1830
Architect:Johnson, Royal
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:December 11, 2009
Refnum:09001080[1]

Stage Coach Inn, also known as Royal Johnson House, is a historic inn located at Lapeer in Cortland County, New York. It was built about 1830 and is a two-story, rectangular five bay center entrance frame building. It features a full Greek Revival style entrance with pilasters, a full entablature, and two-paneled door with sidelights. It served as a home, hostelry for stage coach travelers, a post office, as well as a dance hall. The second floor dance hall remains intact. It remained in the Johnson family from the time of its construction to the early 21st century.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places. 2009-12-18. WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 12/07/09 THROUGH 12/11/09. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stage Coach Inn . July 2009. 2010-06-26 . Anthony Opalka. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying photos.