Rising Sun Tavern
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| Rising Sun Tavern | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | 1306 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1760 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | January 29, 1964[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000919 |
| Governing body: | State |
The Rising Sun Tavern was originally built in 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, younger brother of George Washington. It became a tavern in 1784. Today it still functions as a tavern, complete with serving wenches.[3]
It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964[1], and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.[2][4][5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Rising Sun Tavern. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
- ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Rising Sun Tavern.
- ^ Stephen Lissandrello (February 10, 1975), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Rising Sun TavernPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying three photos, exterior, from 1969PDF (32 KB)
- ^ Frank S. Melvin (June 30, 1972), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Rising Sun TavernPDF (32 KB), National Park Service (at Virginia DHR, with topographical map showing location)
[edit] External links
- Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg, one photo at Virginia DHR
- Rising Sun Tavern, 1306 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA: 14 photos, 6 drawings, 7 data pages, at Historic American Building Survey
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