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Schwartz Tavern
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National Register of Historic Places

Schwartz Tavern

Blackstone’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 28, 1974; only 453 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older
FederalListed 1974Blackstone

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Schwartz Tavern

Schwartz Tavern, at 111 Tavern St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 28, 1974: the first place in Blackstone to be listed. Only 453 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 409 other Virginia listings.

What it isHistoric inn and tavern located at Blackstone, Nottoway County, Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Schwartz Tavern

111 Tavern St., Blackstone

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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More like it

Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

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Questions about Schwartz Tavern

Is Schwartz Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 28, 1974 (Register number 74002140).

Is Schwartz Tavern a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Five Forks Battlefield, 21.2 miles away.

Can you visit Schwartz 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 Schwartz Tavern?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 41682321 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.