Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia
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| Originally built in 1797 and known as Wilkinson Tavern. Later purchased by Jacob Larrick and operated as Larrick Hotel. Before and after the Civil War was a relay station for Shenandoah Valley stage lines. Near this site General Sheridan met his retreating troops and terminated his famous ride from Winchester. Since 1908 operated under the name of Wayside Inn, and was the first American hostelry to cater to the automobile tourist only. It has a nation-wide reputation and its guests average over 8,000 yearly. |
