Miller's Tavern - Wellsburg, West Virginia - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Miller's Tavern was constructed prior to 1798 by John Henderson who was thought to have owned and operated one of the warehouses along the Wellsburg wharf. The tavern/inn is recognized as one of the oldest Federal style buildings in the Ohio River valley. It is a two-story brick building with a hipped roof. It was leased to William Miller and operated as a tavern for more than 50 years. Though there were modifications to the building in the 20th century the building retains it characteristics of the Federal style. It has served as the Booke County Museum since 1974.

Street address: 6th and Main Sts. Wellsburg, West Virginia County / Borough / Parish: Brooke Year listed: 1978 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1750-1799, 1800-1824 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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