John Tears Inn
Listed as “Tears, John, Inn”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Tears Inn
John Tears Inn, at 1224 Goshen Tnpk., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 21, 1997. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 130 other New York listings. The listing covers 20.3 acres.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Tears Inn
1224 Goshen Tnpk., Wallkill
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of John Tears Inn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Tears Inn
Is John Tears Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 21, 1997 (Register number 97000940).
Is John Tears Inn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Historic Track, 7.3 miles away.
Can you visit John Tears Inn?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of John Tears Inn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75320762 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.