Davis Tavern
Also known as Wetherby House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Davis Tavern
Davis Tavern, at 11180 Shelbyville Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 12, 1983. It was among the first 9 of Middletown’s 11 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 503 other Kentucky listings. It was listed as part of Jefferson County MRA. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Middletown, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
11180 Shelbyville Rd., Middletown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Davis Tavern
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Davis Tavern
Is Davis Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 12, 1983 (Register number 83002651).
Is Davis Tavern a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Zachary Taylor House, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Davis Tavern?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Davis Tavern?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123847066 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.