Price's Tavern
Inscription
Preston County was formed in the east upstairs bedroom of Price's Tavern in April, 1818, and named for James Patton Preston, governor of Virginia, 1816-1819. Tavern built prior to 1810, served as an inn until 1882.
Location
AddressWV 7 at Kingwood, Main Street on Courthouse lawn
CountyPreston
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.502370, -79.656450
Sources
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Preston County/Tucker County
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Preston County/Maryland
Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia.
Kingwood
Named for grove of big trees.
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