Near Goochland in Goochland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George's Tavern Crossroads
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009
1. George's Tavern Crossroads Marker
Inscription.
George's Tavern Crossroads. . In 1792 Captain William George (1760-1827), a veteran of the Revolutionary War, established near this site on River Road an ordinary which stood until about 1900. During the campaign of 1781, General Von Steuben crossed the James River at Cartersville, passing through on his way to meet General Lafayette, who was camped in Louisa County. On 23 February 1782, after visiting Jefferson at Monticello, General Rochambeau passed the future site of George's Tavern on his way to Tuckahoe. Taverns and ordinaries were welcome places for rest and refreshment along stage roads every ten to twelve miles.
In 1792 Captain William George (1760-1827), a veteran of the Revolutionary War, established near this site on River Road an ordinary which stood until about 1900. During the campaign of 1781, General Von Steuben crossed the James River at Cartersville, passing through on his way to meet General Lafayette, who was camped in Louisa County. On 23 February 1782, after visiting Jefferson at Monticello, General Rochambeau passed the future site of George's Tavern on his way to Tuckahoe. Taverns and ordinaries were welcome places for rest and refreshment along stage roads every ten to twelve miles.
Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-51.)
Location. 37° 44.13′ N, 78° 3.259′ W. Marker is near Goochland, Virginia, in Goochland County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road West (Virginia Route 6) and Hadensville Fife Road, on the right when traveling east on River Road West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goochland VA 23063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles
2. River Road West & Hadensville Fife Road (facing east).
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009
3. James River at Cartersville
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,504 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.