4. Old Talbott Tavern
Having been open since 1779 and still running, the Old Talbott Tavern is the oldest western tavern in the U.S.
It’s located in Bardstown, Kentucky and it is believed to be one of the most haunted inns in America.
Many historic personalities have walked in this tavern such as Queen Marie of Romania, Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson.
The strange part about the Old Talbott Tavern is that in 2 years, six children of the original owner died.
Fun fact:Â The legend says that some guests never left, while every room is named after the alleged ghost that haunts the room.
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WOW – this is fascinating. Keeping on my ‘travel bucket list’ emails.
Lucky enough to have been to 3. Would personally also add Beechman arms if Rhinebeck NY to the list though the inn itself, like the wayside Inn in MA are mire spectacular tan even the wonderful food.
It is amazing that these landmarks have been preserved! How precious is our history. We have one here in Natchez called Kings Tavern. It has a history to match the Natchez Trace, with weary travelers stopping there. At present it is up for sale, and it is so sad to see it just sit there. We are a tourist town, and no one has picked up the challenge to save it.
None in the South. The yankee barbarians burned them all down.
While in Boston years ago, we ate at the oyster bar. It was really great as I just love our American history, so much of which has been lost.
What about the WASHINGTON INN & HOTEL in Princess Anne Md? It was constructed early 1800’s. Legend has it that George Washington walked those floors. Martha Custis Washington had relatives a few miles south of Princess Anne, the legend fits.