GOODING TAVERN HISTORICAL MARKER
DEDICATION
Unveiling of the Marker at Little River Turnpike
by Benjamin Martell (Gooding family descendant)
took place on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
took place on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
Gooding's Tavern
The Gooding Tavern served Little River Turnpike travelers
and stagecoach passengers from 1807 –1879 and was famous for “the best fried chicken” and
“peaches and honey.” For the community,
the tavern served as a
social and commercial gathering
place. The Goodings also
operated a blacksmith shop and stable.
Several Civil War skirmishes occurred around the tavern. On 24 August 1863, Confederate Partisan Ranger Maj. John S. Mosby was severely
wounded by the Union 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Two of his officers were killed and
three men wounded. Union losses included: two killed, three wounded and nine prisoners
taken. The tavern burned down in 1879.
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Thanks to the
following who made donations for the
funding of the historical marker:
Bull Run Civil War
Round Table
Fairfax County
History Commission
Chris and Mary
Lipsey
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1 comment:
The photo of Gooding-Seton plus your blog name brings to mind "tangled tree roots"!
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