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Rising Sun Tavern

Rising Sun Tavern is a historic place in Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000919.

Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, VirginiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000919★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Rising Sun Tavern?

The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.

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Listing details

Name
Rising Sun Tavern
City
Fredericksburg (Independent City)
County
Fredericksburg County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000919
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.30671, -77.46190
When was Rising Sun Tavern listed on the National Register?

Rising Sun Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Rising Sun Tavern located?

Rising Sun Tavern is located in Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia at approximately 38.30671, -77.46190. See the map above.

Is Rising Sun Tavern a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rising Sun Tavern is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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