Gooding's Tavern
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flyingmoose
N 38° 50.205 W 077° 14.201
18S E 305867 N 4301037
Located on the westbound side of Route 236.
Waymark Code: WM17TWD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2023
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The Gooding Tavern served Little River Turnpike travelers and stagecoach passengers from 1807-1879 and was famous for “the best fried chicken” and “peaches and honey.” For the community, the tavern served as a social and commercial gathering place. The Goodings also operated a blacksmith shop and stable. Several Civil War skirmishes occurred around the tavern. On 24 August 1863, Confederate partisan ranger Major John S. Mosby was severely wounded by the Union 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Two of his officers were killed and three men wounded. Union losses included two killed, three wounded and nine prisoners taken. The tavern burned down in 1879.
Marker Title: Gooding's Tavern
Marker Location: Roadside
County or Independent City: Fairfax
Marker Program Sponsor: The Fairfax County History Commission
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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