Nathalie in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

DeJarnette's Tavern

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021

1. DeJarnette's Tavern Marker

Inscription. This tavern, just east of here, was built late in the 18th century on Hickey's Road, laid out in 1749 to link settlements in southwestern Virginia to the Staunton (Roanoke) River. Owned and operated by Thomas DeJarnette and remained in the family for many generations. During the 19th century it served as a gathering place for local residents and served as a stagecoach stop. Late in 801 enslaved African Americans began planning a large-scale revolt, later foiled, that was to begin here just before or after Easter in 1802. DeJarnette's Tavern was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Erected 2017 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number R-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 37° 0.766′ N, 79° 0.44′ W. Marker is in Nathalie, Virginia, in Halifax County. It is on Stage

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Coach Road (Virginia Route 40) 0.6 miles north of Jennings Lane ( Route 777), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4068 Stage Coach Rd, Nathalie VA 24577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Campbell County / Halifax County (approx. 3.8 miles away); Patrick Henry’s Grave (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Patrick Henry’s Grave (approx. 4.3 miles away); Birthplace of General Pick (approx. 4½ miles away); Quarter Place Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away);

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021

2. DeJarnette's Tavern Marker

Tobacco Barn (approx. 6.1 miles away); Ordering Pit (approx. 6.1 miles away); Cabin Foundations (approx. 6.1 miles away).