Dranesville Tavern
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About Dranesville Tavern
Dranesville Tavern, at 11919 Leesburg Pike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 9, 1972. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 153 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isHistoric commercial building in Virginia, United States. 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 · 14 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
11919 Leesburg Pike, Dranesville · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Vernacular.
Memories of Dranesville Tavern
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Questions about Dranesville Tavern
Is Dranesville Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 9, 1972 (Register number 72001393).
Is Dranesville Tavern a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Potomac Canal Historic District, 5.8 miles away.
Can you visit Dranesville 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 Dranesville Tavern?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 41680494 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.