Foster's Tavern, human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
Foster's Tavern is a brick structure built around 1808 by Anthony Foster as a lodging point for travelers along a major stagecoach route. The building features handmade brick walls, tied chimneys, hand-carved woodwork inside, and a front portico added in 1845, with porches built around 1915.
The structure was built around 1808 by Anthony Foster and served as a lodging stop on an active stagecoach route. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and has remained in private family ownership since 1922.
The building served as a stopping point on a busy stagecoach route where travelers and merchants gathered to rest and share news. This role as a social hub reflected the importance of such taverns in connecting rural communities during the early 1800s.
The structure is privately owned and can be viewed from the outside, though interior access requires permission from the current owners. The location sits at an intersection of old roads in a quiet rural setting that allows for easy viewing of its exterior features.
A notable feature is the John C. Calhoun Room on the second floor, a private chamber reserved exclusively for the prominent senator when he visited. Guests who had booked this room were relocated to other accommodations to make space for him, reflecting his high status.
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