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Cape May, New Jersey B&B | The Henry Sawyer Inn

About the Inn

History of The Henry Sawyer Inn

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The Henry Sawyer Inn was built in 1877 by Eldridge Johnson, then the treasurer of Cape May, president of the Cape May Savings and Building Association, and trustee of the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Johnson purchased the property on which he built his home from Henry Sawyer, Cape May's Civil War hero, builder and proprietor of the Chalfonte Hotel, and Cape May city councilman.

Eldridge Johnson lived in this home for 33 years during his long and unique career of public leadership in Cape May.

A plaque on the inn commemorates Mr. Johnson, the inn is named for Mr. Sawyer, and rooms at the inn are named for the ladies in the Johnson & Sawyer families.
Antique cradle from the Lincoln family, Henry Sawyer Inn
On the inn's second floor the inn's most cherished antique is displayed: a cradle made by Thomas Lincoln, Abraham's father, for use in the Lincoln family home.
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Location

722 Columbia Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204

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Memberships:  Association of Lodging Professionals, Historic Accommodations of Cape May, Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities.

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  • Home
  • About the Inn
  • Our Rooms
  • Amenities
  • Specials
  • Cape Island
  • Christmastime
  • Our Breakfast
  • Guest Comments
  • Rates
  • Reservations
  • Directions
  • ADA Info