History of the Inn

Operating on this location in a variety of incarnations, this modern-day Inn has seen its share of colorful history.

What is now called the Coach Stop Inn was built in 1832 and early records show it was assessed as a tavern belonging to John Mathers. Frequently called the Halfway House, it was located on the main route used by hunters, timbermen, and travelers journeying between Tioga and Coudersport. Today that road is scenic Route 6, a wonderful way to explore the northern portion of Pennsylvania.

Throughout the years, the building has served as a coach stop, a store, a post office and now a modern inn. It is also said to have served as a hiding place for runaway slaves. The inn was renamed the U.S. Grant House and then the Harrington Hotel. After several other variations, the name was changed in 1993 to The Coach Stop Inn, reflecting the inn's purpose over its century-and-three-quarters as a landmark.