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Michie Tavern

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Michie Tavern

Michie Tavern (pronounced ), located in Albemarle County, Virginia, is a Virginia Historic Landmark that was established November 11, 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, though in Earlysville. The Tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging. W

hile ceasing operation as a tavern sometime between 1830 and 1850, it remained in the Michie family as a private home until, in 1910, it came to be owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1927, the Tavern was purchased by Josephine Henderson, who had it moved seventeen miles from Earlysville to its present location, close to Monticello.

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