Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Wren’s Tavern

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 12, 2007

1. Wren's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Famous ordinary believed to be part of Federal-style mansion built on 145 acres bought for $291 in 1787 by James Wren (part of 1742 208-acre G. Harrison grant). Lying north of Alexandria-Leesburg Rolling Road, tavern operated 1789-1815 under James and To 1821 under son John. It was visited by Thomas Jefferson enroute to his presidential inauguration in 1801, as well as by James Madison fleeing from the British in 1814. Wren was architect of The Falls Church, Pohick Church, Christ Church Fairfax Courthouse. Col. Wren served in the Revolution and as Fairfax Commissioner of Tax, Sheriff, and Justice of the Peace.

Erected by City of Falls Church Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Virginia, City of Falls Church series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 38° 52.708′ N, 77° 9.927′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is on East Broad Street (Virginia Route 7) just east of South Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 E Broad St, Falls Church VA 22046, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Turnpike Tollgate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Birch House (about 500 feet away); Jefferson Institute (about 600 feet away); Dulin Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Falls Church High School (FCHS) Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tallwood (approx. ¼ mile away); Home Hill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

Wren's Tavern Site with Marker beside East Broad Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 12, 2007

2. Wren's Tavern Site with Marker beside East Broad Street

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 3, 2015

3. Wren’s Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,427 times since then and 110 times this year. Last updated on August 21, 2024, by Ronald D Anzalone of Falls Church, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.