Site of Old Swan Tavern
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Markerman62
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Jack Jouett's life saving ride to save Jefferson and others from the approaching Tarleton during the Revolution. A 110 year-old marker!
Waymark Code: WM12YV3
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2020
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Site of old Swan Tavern where lived and died Jack Jouett, whose heroic ride saved Mr. Jefferson, the Governor, and the Virginia Assembly from capture by Tarleton June 1781.
Monticello Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 1910
For more information on his ride, see the state marker across the street.
Marker Number: None
Marker Title: Site of Old Swan Tavern
Marker Location: On Park Street at Jefferson Street on the wall of the building, Charlottesville
County or Independent City: Charlottesville
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Monticello Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
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