Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gadsbys Tavern
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006
1. Gadsby's Tavern Marker
The other tablet reads "The front of this building was restored by the Mount Vernon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of Eleanor Selden Washington Howard."
Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 38° 48.342′ N, 77° 2.608′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of North Royal Street and Cameron Street, on the left when traveling north on North Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 North Royal Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (here, next to this marker); The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern (here, next to this marker); Restored Government of Virginia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Gadsby's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Another marker is no longer nearby.
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Also see . . .
1. Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant Site. (Submitted on March 8, 2006.)
2. Gadsby's Tavern Museum. (Submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
3. Slideshow. A gallery of images selected and annotated by Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006
2. Gadsby's Tavern Markers
Photographed by Tom Fuchs
3. Gadsby's Tavern
Both buildings shown are Gadsby's Tavern today. North Royal Street is in the foreground.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
4. Gadsbys Tavern
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
5. Gadsbys Tavern
The museum occupies the 1785 left hand building of the tavern complex and upstairs in the 1792 right hand building. Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant occupies the lower level of the 1792 building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,392 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
