The Barker House Bed & Breakfast
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"Enter as guest leave as friends"
John Adams was president, "Oxford-Town" was being established!
Built in 1794 by Richard Knight as an Inn. The Barker House Bed & Breakfast is the second oldest home in New Oxford, and today continues to welcome guest from around the world.
In 1801 this became the home of George and Nancy Hersh and remained in the family for over 150 years. Learn about Confederate General John B. Gordon's visit to this prominent home in 1863.
Come and experience the history while enjoying the comforts of home with the
present "Keepers of the Inn".
General John B. Gordon at the Barker House
On June 27, 1863 a Confederate brigade under the command of General John B. Gordon passed through Gettysburg on a march to Wrightsville and York. Advancing east on the York road, they stopped for a "brief respite" in the small community of New Oxford. Gorden and his officers entered the home of George and Nancy Hersh, Now the Barker House. Mrs Hersh refused to acknowledge General Gorden as he entered her home. She turned and went upstairs to her bedroom leaving the servants to serve food to the officers. Here, in the drawing room General Gordon meet with his officers and staff and planned their approach to York.
Guest Room Amenities- central air
- shampoo, hair dryers
- night light
- wine glasses
- candy dish
- Guest Room Memory Books
Breakfast at the Barker House 
Allow yourself the pleasure of indulging in a sumptuous breakfast Our breakfast includes juice, a coffee cake, muffins or scones. Our fruit course may be Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce, Heavenly bananas, Baked Apple in Pie Crust or a fresh fruit cup. The entree will be sweet or savory. A typical offering may be Poached Eggs served in a Puff Pastry shell with tomato and Hollandaise Sauce. On the sweet side, a Belgian Waffle with fresh fruit or oven baked French Toast with Orange Sauce. A breakfast meat is served with each meal.
Early risers can enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee. We gladly accommodate special dietary requirements, advanced notice is appreciated. -
From Washington D.C.
- I270 To Fredrick
- I15 North To Gettysburg
- Exit At York Street or Route 30
- Go East 9 Miles To New Oxford
From Baltimore:
- I795 West To Route 30 North
- Route 30 North Turns Into Route 94 North
- Route 94 North Through Hanover PA to Cross Keys PA
- Turn Left Onto Route 30 -- 2 Miles To New Oxford
- Go To Center Of Town - Rotary - 1/2 Way Around Rotary
From Harrisburg
- I15 South To Gettysburg
- Exit At York Street or Route 30
- Go East 9 Miles To New Oxford