Sycamore Tavern, also known as Shelburn's Tavern and Florence L. Page Memorial Library, is a historic inn and tavern located near Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia. It was built before 1804, and is a 1 1/2-story, three bay by two bay, frame structure, with a rear shed extension. It is sheathed in weatherboard and has two exterior brick chimneys. An ordinary occupied the building through the 19th century. During the first quarter of the 20th century, Thomas Nelson Page, the noted Virginia author, founded a library in the structure in memory of his wife, Florence Lathrop Field Page.[3]

Sycamore Tavern
Sycamore Tavern is located in Virginia
Sycamore Tavern
Sycamore Tavern is located in the United States
Sycamore Tavern
LocationW of U.S. 33, near Montpelier, Virginia
Coordinates37°49′21″N 77°41′15″W / 37.82250°N 77.68750°W / 37.82250; -77.68750
Arealess than one acre
NRHP reference No.74002124[1]
VLR No.042-0085
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 24, 1974
Designated VLRAugust 15, 1972[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] It is located in the Montpelier Historic District.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sycamore Tavern" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo