William Rand Tavern
Listed as “Rand, William, Tavern” · Also known as Rectory of the Christ Episcopal Church; Sykes Inn; Smithfield Inn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About William Rand Tavern
William Rand Tavern, at 112 W. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2004. It was among the first 5 of Smithfield’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 112 other Virginia listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
112 W. Main St., Smithfield · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of William Rand Tavern
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Questions about William Rand Tavern
Is William Rand Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 27, 2004 (Register number 04000548).
Is William Rand Tavern a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is St. Luke's Church, 3.9 miles away.
Can you visit William Rand 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 William Rand Tavern?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 41681340 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.