Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Salem Inns

1. Old Salem Inns Marker

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Salem, founded in 1803, was a notable stopping place on the route to the West. The inns located near this spot were the Bull's Eye, Ye Olde Time Tavern, the Globe, the Indian Queen, and the Mermaid. (Marker Number K-88.)

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 17.364′ N, 80° 5.71′ W. Marker was in Salem, Virginia. Marker was on Wildwood Road 0.1 miles north of West Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Salem VA 24153, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Roanoke College (approx. 0.3 miles away); 9-11-2001 Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Colonial Mansion Site (approx. 1.6 miles away); Fort Lewis (approx. 1.6 miles away); Roanoke County Confederate Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); World War 1917 - 1919 Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); East Hill Cemetery North (approx. 2½ miles away); Sgt. James Walton (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2017. This page originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 747 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on August 1, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.