Arrow Rock Tavern - Arrow Rock, Missouri - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Built in 1834 with additions throughout the 19th century, the Huston Tavern is the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi River. Judge Joseph Huston built the building and it operated as an inn and restaurant. The community of Arrow Rock became an important town along the Santa Fe Trail, its location on the bluffs above the ferry crossing of the Missouri River. The town's population was nearly 1,000 in the 1860's but dwindled when the railroads bypassed the town. The survival of the town is credited to Daughters of the American Revolution prevailing upon the State of Missouri in 1923 to purchase the Huston Tavern and create the Arrow Rock State Historic Site. The tavern has been restored to it 1840's appearance.The restaurant continues to serve hearty fare of fried chicken and ham dinners along with other specialties.

Street address: Main Street Arrow Rock, Missouri County / Borough / Parish: Saline County Year listed: 1972 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1825-1849 Historic function: Domestic - Hotel Current function: Commerce/Trade - Restaurant Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed 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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