United States Hotel Building - 1213-1221 Liberty Street

Major George McClelland, a noted military soldier who fought in the Mexican and Civil War was born here in 1819. By 1830 Edward Pearce was landlord of the 'Rising Sun'. Last known as the United States Hotel, John Wilkes Booth roomed and dined here during his oil speculation days. This site has been occupied by various business enterprises from a very early period. Last renovation as a hotel probably occurred in the early 1860s, but it is said that under the siding there is a cornerstone marked 1806.