Trabues's Tavern
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 37° 30.698 W 077° 37.317
18S E 268261 N 4154861
Quick Description: This Virginia Historical Marker is located right off of Old Buckingham Rd.
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 8/4/2012 1:28:13 PM
Waymark Code: WMF0ZF
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Long Description:
The marker says "This way the home of Lt. John Trabue. Revolutionary War soldier and patriot, and of his descendants well into the 20th century. Trabue witnesses the surrender of the british forces at York Town in 1781 and later became an original member of the society of the Cincinnati in Virginia. The Trabues were among the principal coal-mine proprietors in the Midlothian area. and here maintained a tavern that was patronized both by travelers and by workers from mines in the vicinity."
Marker Number: M-7

Marker Title: Trabue's Tavern

Marker Location: Old Buckingham Rd

County or Independent City: Chesterfield

Web Site: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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rs1942 visited Trabues's Tavern 12/25/2012 rs1942 visited it