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Gooding's Tavern
Marker
Text:
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 taken
prisoner. The tavern burned down in 1879.
Date Installed:
July 2011
Marker Credits:
Funded by the Civil War Roundtable, History Commisioner Mary Lipsey,
and the History Commission.
Marker Location:
Annandale. At the entrance of Pleasant Valley Memorial Park at 8420
Little River Turnpike/Route 236.
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