Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
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Butts Tavern
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
1. Butts Tavern Marker
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Butts Tavern. . According to local tradition, the first court meeting for newly formed Greensville County occurred in Butts Tavern two blocks east on 22 Feb. 1781. Built about 1770 at the intersection of Fort Christianna and Halifax Roads for William Edwards, the tavern was named for John Butts, who owned it early in the 19th century. By midcentury, the tavern was either remodeled or enlarged to become a Greek Revival-style frame dwelling. After the Civil War, Sallie W. Reese operated the Belfield Seminary for Young Ladies and Children there between 1877 and 1891. While undergoing restoration, the building was damaged by fire on 10 Feb. 1965. The ruins were demolished in 1968.
According to local tradition, the first court meeting for newly formed Greensville County occurred in Butts Tavern two blocks east on 22 Feb. 1781. Built about 1770 at the intersection of Fort Christianna and Halifax Roads for William Edwards, the tavern was named for John Butts, who owned it early in the 19th century. By midcentury, the tavern was either remodeled or enlarged to become a Greek Revival-style frame dwelling. After the Civil War, Sallie W. Reese operated the Belfield Seminary for Young Ladies and Children there between 1877 and 1891. While undergoing restoration, the building was damaged by fire on 10 Feb. 1965. The ruins were demolished in 1968.
Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UM-51.)
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 36° 41.533′ N, 77° 32.388′ W. Marker was in Emporia, Virginia. Marker was at the intersection of North
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Main Street (U.S. 301) and Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Emporia VA 23847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is missing. Would be just beyond the 'Fearnought' marker seen here.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,369 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.