Historic Byrd Tavern Marker

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Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Byrd Tavern

By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013

1. Historic Byrd Tavern Marker

Inscription. On this spot stood the historic Byrd Tavern, a famous hostelry in stage coach days.

Erected by Samuel Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.

Location. 38° 21.949′ N, 75° 36.028′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is at the intersection of Division Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Division Street. Click for map. Marker is on the grounds of the courthouse fronting Division Street, about 100 feet north of its intersection with Main Street. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21801, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wye Oak Seedling (a few steps from this marker); Gen. John Henry Winder, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Salisbury Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Church (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Wicomico Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Newtown Historic District (about 700 feet away); Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Poplar Hill Mansion (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Salisbury.

By F. Robby, November 3, 2007

2. Historic Byrd Tavern Marker

Historic Byrd Tavern Marker in front of the Salisbury Courthouse Photo, Click for full size

By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013

3. Historic Byrd Tavern Marker in front of the Salisbury Courthouse

Credits. This page originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 926 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.