---------- From: Rose Marie Martin[SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Market Square Tavern is located at the intersection of Queen & Duke of Gloucester (D.O.G.) Streets. It is one of few original buildings remaining in Williamsburg; the majority are reproductions. Chowning's Tavern is located directly across D.O.G. Street. From: Colonial Williamsburg Official Guide Book: Market Square Tavern " In intermittent use as a hostelry during three centuries, the restored Market Square Tavern is today operated in the same capacity by Williamsburg Inn. The most celebrated colonial lodger was Thomas Jefferson, who rented rooms here from Thomas Craig, tailor, while studying law under the guidance of George Wythe. Gabriel Maupin later purchased the property 'for the Purpose of Keeping Tavern,' and moved his saddlery and harness-making business here. Patrick Henry was one of his customers for saddles. From about 1775 to about 1791 Maupin also served as keeper of the Magazine--conveniently located next door. Maupin christened his son George Washington, a custom soon to be followed by thousands of his countrymen. The building offers a good example of the way in which many colonial structures grew gracefully over the years by means of frequent additions. The eastern portion of Market Square Tavern is the earliest and contains a handsome 'Great Room' which is completely sheathed and paneled with the original pine in natural finish. The kitchen yard played an important part as a work area, and the garden provided a pleasant place for games and sociability. The coach house and paddock in the rear no longer provide quarters for blooded coach horses, but the tavern's garden with its fruit trees, flowers, and herbs, is still favored by Williamburg visitors as a place for strolling and relaxation. Sometime after the old Raleigh Tavern burned to the ground in 1859, this hostelry on Market Square became known as the Raleigh Hotel, a name it proudly bore until well into the present century." Hope this information is of assistance to Maupin researchers. Rose Marie Martin 901 South East St. Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: 540-825-1919 E Mail: [email protected] ----------