Stewart's Tavern, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Stewart's Tavern is a historic log building in Mineral County, West Virginia, constructed in 1790. The two-and-a-half-story structure features hand-hewn chestnut logs joined with steeple notching, a stone foundation, and a metal roof.
The structure was built in the late 1700s on land originally called Creamer's Mill because a grain mill once operated there. After the French and Indian War, settlers returned to the area and the building served multiple purposes over time before becoming an inn for travelers.
The building served as a gathering place where travelers and locals shared news and rested during their journeys. Its simple construction reflects the local building traditions and craftsmanship that were common during the region's early settlement period.
The building was moved about 60 feet from its original location to preserve it and is now open to visitors as a museum. It sits near Short Gap in a quiet, natural setting where visitors can explore the historic structure both outside and inside.
Craftsmen built the structure using only hand tools, cutting chestnut logs and fitting them together with a specialized steeple notching technique. A notable detail is a stone doorstep made from a grist mill stone, showing how materials from the old grain mill were repurposed.
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