This July 1, 1885 deed contains the earliest known mention of the tavern shaped like a partridge trap from which many think Trappe got its name. It describes a lot near the center of town sold to James M. Leonard by Philemon Mullikin and goes on to state that "This lot located in center of the town of Trappe: and legend has it: That it was upon this lot the first house ever built here was erected. it was a log-house, used as a groggery & gambling house- built in the shape of a Partridge Trap, and here many of the older residenters were trapped on their way to & from the shire town “Easton”: and hence the name “Trappe”. J. M. Leonard Surveyor" This lot is the same one shown on the 1877 Gray's New Map of Trappe map of downtown Trappe marked "P. Mullikin". (see map 917 in the map gallery) It was later the site of Corkran's store. The modern address is 29349 Maple Ave.  Deed courtesy James Leonard.