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Historic Sites Yates Tavern

Yates Tavern
  • Address
    U.S. 29 S
    Gretna, VA 24557
  • Phone
    434-656-2958
  • City
    Gretna
    Locality
    Pittsylvania
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Called the only building of its kind in Virginia by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, Yates Tavern is unique for its jetties, second-floor protrusions of some 10" giving a bit more space in the upper floor. This little building, constructed in the mid-1700’s, was home to several generations of the Yates family, who also took out licenses to operate an “ordinary,” a sort of frontier bed-and-breakfast. It was strategically located along the old Pigg River Road and only a few miles from Hickey’s Road, the first major road penetrating this part of western Virginia from the east. The building is a frame structure. Its basement, which housed the kitchen, has rock walls two feet thick. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register. Located on US 29, 1/4 mile south of Gretna. Open by appointment.

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Last Updated: 08/02/2017

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