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Carter's Tavern
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National Register of Historic Places

Carter's Tavern

On the National Register since 197452 years
Country-FederalListed 1974Near Mountain Road

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

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About Carter's Tavern

Carter's Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 11, 1974. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture and social history, at the state level. The listing covers 2.5 acres.

What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 22 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Carter's Tavern

Near Mountain Road, VA (9.7 mi from the town center)

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Carter's Tavern

Is Carter's Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 11, 1974 (Register number 74002120).

Is Carter's Tavern a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Union Tavern, 10.2 miles away.

Can you visit Carter's 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 Carter's Tavern?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 41681076 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.