Boswell's Tavern
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vhasler
N 38° 04.188 W 078° 11.053
17S E 747007 N 4217303
18th century tavern serving famous Revolutionary era folks, including Jefferson, Henry, and Madison.
Waymark Code: WMAJQ5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2011
Views: 3
Marker text:
No. 207-W
Boswell's Tavern
At this old tavern Lafayette camped, on June 12, 1781, while moving southward to intervene between Cornwallis and military stores in Albemarle County.
The first part of the tavern was constructed around 1735. Purchased in 1761 by John Boswell, who ran it until 1788. Famous people who were known to have visited the tavern included Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and James Madison.
Located in the Green Springs Historic District.
Marker Number: 207W
Marker Title: Boswell's Tavern
Marker Location: Hwy VA22 just east of US15
County or Independent City: Louisa County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission, 1928
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