Union Tavern
United States historic place in Milton, North Carolina. Added to the National Register in 1975, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Union Tavern is a historic tavern and workshop on Broad Street in Milton, North Carolina. It is a rare example of a well-preserved early 19th-century Federal period tavern, and is further notable as the workshop of Thomas Day, a free person of color who was one of North Carolina's leading cabinetmakers. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is located in the Milton Historic District.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Main St., Milton, NC |
| County | Caswell County |
| Listed | May 15, 1975 |
| Listed for | Industry, Commerce, Black heritage, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 75001245 |
| Type of place | tavern |
| Style | Federal architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Main St., Milton, NC |
| Coordinates | 36.5387° N, 79.2062° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park · 45 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Buffalo Park 33 miles · Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter 33 miles · Longwood Park 36 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 3 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Caswell County
Guidebooks to historic places in North Carolina
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Union Tavern listed on the National Register?
May 15, 1975. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Union Tavern?
Main St., Milton, Caswell County, North Carolina. The nearest national park unit is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 45 miles away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Union Tavern?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Union Tavern?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Union Tavern?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Buffalo Park, 33 miles away. Buffalo Park Picnic Shelter is 33 miles away, and Longwood Park is 36 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Union Tavern?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 75001245. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.