French's Tavern

French's Tavern consists of a two-story frame building with five distinct sections, including the main block, wing, annex, hyphen, and galleries.

Originally constructed around 1730 as a manor home, the building functioned as a tavern under Hugh French's ownership from 1807 to 1847.

The interior design features Chinese lattice stair railing and detailed woodwork, representing the architectural preferences of colonial Virginia's upper class.

The property spans 120 acres at coordinates 37°29′34″N 78°04′58″W and maintains private ownership status, limiting public access to exterior views.

A movable partition called the swingwall connects to the ceiling, allowing the center hall and east parlor to combine for larger gatherings.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 37.49278,-78.08278

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25