Gadsby's Tavern
128 N. Royal St., Alexandria, Virginia
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Coordinates:
+38.80563, -77.0435838°48'20" N, 77°02'37" W
Description
Comprising two adjoining tavern buildings, the smaller of which dates from 1752, this is one of the best known 18th century inn in the country. George Washington recruited men here in 1754 for the French and Indian War, and the first celebration of the Federal Constitution took place here on June 28, 1788. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, November 4, 1963
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966
- Reference number
- 66000913
- Areas of significance
- Transportation; Communications
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- Building
- Historic functions
- Hotel; Restaurant
- Current function
- Museum
- Periods of significance
- 1850-1874; 1800-1824; 1750-1799; 1825-1849
- Significant years
- 1752; 1852
Update Log
- January 4, 2016: Updated by Michael Miller: Added "Street View" and Imported Photo