Black Horse Tavern was founded in 1794 by Henry Westbay, a native of Ireland.

[1] That year, during the early stages of the Whiskey Rebellion, the rebels met at the Black Horse Tavern to plan attacks on federal forces.

[3] Some sources identify the Black Horse Tavern as the birthplace of the Whiskey Rebellion.

[1] The tavern was located northwest of Daily House, on the road between Budd's Ferry on the Youghiogheny River to McFarlen's Ferry on Monongahela River.

[5] The remains of the tavern were removed to make room for the new Canonsburg High School.