Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Byrd Tavern
Photographed by F. Robby, November 3, 2007
1. Historic Byrd Tavern Marker
On this spot stood the historic Byrd Tavern, a famous hostelry in stage coach days.
Erected by Samuel Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 38° 21.949′ N, 75° 36.028′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is at the intersection of Division Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Division Street. Marker is on the grounds of the courthouse fronting Division Street, about 100 feet north of its intersection with Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wye Oak Seedling (a few steps from this marker); The General Humphreys Cannon (a few steps from this marker); The Great Salisbury Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); F. Leonard Wailes Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Church (about 300 feet away, measured
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Other markers no longer nearby. Lynching in America / Lynching in Wicomico County (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Gen. John Henry Winder C.S.A. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013
2. Historic Byrd Tavern Marker in front of the Salisbury Courthouse
"Salisbury's Slave Pens"
Delmarva African American History website entry:
Discusses the Byrd Tavern's role as a slave pen in antebellum Salisbury.
Click for more information.
Delmarva African American History website entry:
Discusses the Byrd Tavern's role as a slave pen in antebellum Salisbury.
Click for more information.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,554 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
