Annandale in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Gooding's Tavern

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 3, 2011

1. Gooding's Tavern Marker

Inscription. The Gooding Tavern served Little River Turnpike travelers and stagecoach passengers from 1807-1879 and was famous for “the best fried chicken” and “peaches and honey.” For the community, the tavern served as a social and commercial gathering place. The Goodings also operated a blacksmith shop and stable. Several Civil War skirmishes occurred around the tavern. On 24 August 1863, Confederate partisan ranger Major John S. Mosby was severely wounded by the Union 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Two of his officers were killed and three men wounded. Union losses included two killed, three wounded and nine prisoners taken. The tavern burned down in 1879.

Erected 2011 by The Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 50.205′ N, 77° 14.201′ W. Marker is in Annandale, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Little River Turnpike (Virginia Route 236) east of Wakefield Chapel Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is just outside the boundaries

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of the Pleasant Valley Memorial Park, across the LRT from the campus of the Northern Virginia Community College, and four blocks west of the Capitol Beltway (I-495). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8420 Little River Turnpike, Annandale VA 22003, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Guinea Road Cemetery Reinterment (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ilda (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Pines (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mosby Attacks Annandale (approx. 1.3 miles away); Soldiers Memorial at Howrey Field Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); Burke’s Station Raid (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ravensworth (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Ravensworth (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annandale.

Additional keywords. Ilda

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 3, 2011

2. Gooding's Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,771 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.