National Register of Historic Places

Mahone's Tavern

Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia
Listed
May 28, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
08000483

About this property

Mahone's Tavern, also known as Kello's Tavern, Vaughn's Tavern and Howard's Hotel, is a historic inn and tavern located in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. It was built about 1796, and is a two-story, three-bay, gable-roofed, wood-framed structure with exterior gable end chimneys. A rebuilt hyphen and kitchen structure were added in 1933. In 1831, like nearly every standing building in Courtland, or Jerusalem at the time, it became a refuge and gathering place for local citizens during the slave uprising led by Nat Turner, known as Nat Turner's Rebellion. The building was also the boyhood home of two persons who later achieved national prominence: Confederate General William Mahone and John J. Kindred, resident from 1859 to 1869, who later became a U.S. Senator from New York. It ceased being used as a tavern or hotel in 1901. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Location

22341 Main St.
Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia
36.71463, -77.06742

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

Mahone's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Mahone's Tavern?

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

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

The period of significance for Mahone's Tavern is recorded as the early_republic era.

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