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Item Title
D. S. Tavern, U.S. Route 250 West, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA
LocationU.S. Route 250 West,
Charlottesville%252Bvicinity, VA
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.
Notes
Survey number HABS VA-1019
Unprocessed field note material exists for this structure (FN-271).
Building/structure dates:
1741 initial construction
Significance: The building is located where the D.S. Tree and zero milepost stood along the Three-Notched Road which was a major thoroughfare from Richmond to the Valley. The building is believed to have been built originally as a claims house which then evolved to an 'ordinary' and finally a farmhouse. It was a landmark due to its location at the crossroads of the Three-Notched Road and the Dick Woods Road which were very early and well-used roads in that area. 'Ordinaries' were often owned by 'men of Consequence' and there is a deed which shows that the D.S. Tavern was at one time owned by Chief Justice John Marshall.
Subjects
Taverns (inns)
Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
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