Boyd Tavern
Also known as Old Boyd Tavern; Watson's Ordinary; Shepherd's Inn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Boyd Tavern
Boyd Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 12, 2009. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 30 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 3.1 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 · 35 MB · National Archives↗Finding Boyd Tavern
SR 616, Washington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Mid-19th Century style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.
Memories of Boyd Tavern
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Boyd Tavern
Is Boyd Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 12, 2009 (Register number 09000919).
Is Boyd Tavern a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove, 15.8 miles away.
Can you visit Boyd 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 Boyd Tavern?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 41679337 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.