Our History
Washington 1904. Two years after The Frank A. Moss House was built.
A River Runs Through It…
This is what Main Street in downtown Washington looked like in 1904, a couple years after the Frank A. Moss House (home to When Pigs Fly Inn) was built. The house was convenient to the downtown then and it still is to this day.
Then..
Founded in 1776, the town of Washington, North Carolina, was the first city in America to be named for General George Washington. Because of this, the city is still occasionally referred to as “Original Washington.” With a beautiful and historic downtown, Washington is known for the stately homes and lovely gardens that make up its residential area, as well as the ornate brickwork featured on the vintage commercial buildings of Main Street.
…and now.
Located directly on the scenic waterfront, downtown Washington offers unique opportunities to the visitor, from world-class restaurants and intriguing antique stores to art galleries, performing centers, and more. Washington’s downtown on the waterfront is the perfect place for an overnight stay or a weekend getaway. Discover the charms of the Inner Banks by exploring Washington and its neighbors.
So come stay with us. Many of our guests park their car when they arrive and don’t get in them again til they leave. So many things to do within walking distance. The Washington Downtown Harbor District awaits.
A rich history: A pic of the previous — and current — owners of the Frank A. Moss House.