Gadsby's Tavern
National Historic Landmark

Gadsby's Tavern

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000913

About this property

Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia. The complex includes a c.1785 tavern, the 1792 City Tavern and Hotel, and an 1878 hotel addition. The taverns were a central part of the social, economic, political, and educational life of the city of Alexandria at the time. Currently, the complex is home to Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant, American Legion Post 24, and Gadsby's Tavern Museum, a cultural history museum. The museum houses exhibits of early American life in Virginia, and the restaurant operates in the original 1792 City Tavern dining room, serving a mixture of period and modern foods. The complex was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

Location

128 N. Royal St.
Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
38.80573, -77.04360

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Gadsby's Tavern listed on the National Register?

Gadsby's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Gadsby's Tavern?

Gadsby's Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Gadsby's Tavern a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Gadsby's Tavern has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Gadsby's Tavern?

The period of significance for Gadsby's Tavern is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1785.

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