Boyd's Tavern

Boyd's Tavern is a two-story wooden structure with three bays, a side-gable roof, and fieldstone foundation situated on Washington Street in Boydton. The building displays typical architectural features of inns from its era of construction.

Alexander Boyd Sr. founded this inn around 1785, an establishment that led to Boydton's selection as county seat of Mecklenburg County. The presence of this facility shaped the town's early growth and regional importance.

The space served for generations as a gathering place where locals conducted business and shared news throughout changing times. Its rooms reveal how people used such establishments as centers of community life.

The venue is available for event rentals and visitors can explore the building through self-guided tours arranged during community gatherings. Planning a visit around scheduled activities throughout the year provides more context and access opportunities.

The property contains a family cemetery belonging to the Shepherd family, who owned the building from the 1800s until 1937. This quiet burial ground on the grounds connects the tavern's story to the generations who lived there.

Location: Boydton

Part of: Boydton Historic District

GPS coordinates: 36.66750,-78.38830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09