Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Taylor’s Tavern
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
1. Front Side of Marker
Two-story building with verandahs stood on 56 acres bought in 1856 by Wm. Taylor (part of 1731 271-acre T. Harrison grant). Tavern faced Alexandria-Leesburg Pike west of Junction with Georgetown Road (Wilson Blvd.). Near here on June 24, 1861, balloonist Thaddeus Lowe conducted first aerial reconnaissance in U.S. military history. In August-September CSA Col. J.E.B. Stuart's troops fortified Upton's & Munson's Hills. By October 1861 Union troops had reoccupied hills and added forts Taylor, Buffalo, and Ramsay as a separate group 4-5 miles west of main ring of Washington defenses.Erected by City of Falls Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, and the Virginia, City of Falls Church series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1838.
Location. 38° 52.523′ N, 77° 9.474′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on North Roosevelt Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Falls Church (here, next to this marker); Fairfax Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Taylor’s Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tallwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnamese Immigrants in Northern Virginia (approx. ¼ mile away); Dulin Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Buffalo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wren’s Tavern (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.
More about this marker. The back side of the marker displays a Matthew Brady photograph of Taylor's Tavern as it looked in the Civil War.
Also see . . . Comparison of Brady Photo to the Landscape Today. (Submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2015
2. Taylor’s Tavern Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
3. Back Side of Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
4. City of Fairfax and Civil War Trails Markers at the Entrance to Fort Taylor Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,858 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 18, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
