Price's Tavern
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N 39° 28.313 W 079° 41.250
17S E 612894 N 4369966
Price's Tavern
Waymark Code: WMBFPN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
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Preston County was formed in the east upstairs bedroom of Price's Tavern in April, 1818, and named for James Patton Preston, governor of Virginia, 1816-1819. Tavern built prior to 1810, served as an inn until 1882.
Marker Title: Price's Tavern
Marker Location: WV 7 at Kingwood, Main Street on Courthouse lawn
County or Independent City: Preston
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission
Marker Number: Not listed
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