Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Tavern

1779

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

1. The Tavern Marker

Inscription. Oldest building in Abingdon

Originally a stagecoach stop, inn, and tavern

First post office west of the Blue Ridge

Served as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 36° 42.751′ N, 81° 58.137′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) east of Court Street SE, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 E Main St, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington House (here, next to this marker); The Tavern – 1779 (here, next to this marker); First Washington County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Virginia House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolf Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolf Hills Cave House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Regarding The Tavern. Originally known as Vance's

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Tavern, it offered meals and lodging for stagecoach travelers — including such notables as Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson. The building also has served as Abingdon's first post office (the original mail slot remains), as well as a bank, private home, antique shop, restaurant and bakery, among other uses.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

2. The Tavern Marker

Featured marker is at the building's left corner.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022

3. The Tavern

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022

4. The Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.