Old Talbott Tavern | |
 The Tavern in 2020 | |
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| Location | Bardstown, Kentucky |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′32″N 85°28′3″W / 37.80889°N 85.46750°W |
| Built | 1779 |
| Part of | Bardstown Historic District (ID83002837) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000822[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 30, 1973 |
| Designated CP | February 17, 1983 |
The Old Talbott Tavern, also known as the Old Stone Tavern, a historic tavern built in 1779, is located in the Bardstown Historic District of Bardstown, Kentucky, across from the historic Nelson County Courthouse. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1973.
According to tradition, the tavern has never closed since its opening in 1779. It is rumored as well to have guests that have never checked out. Each room is named after a historical person who is said to haunt the corresponding room.[2] It is likely the oldest surviving building in the state of Kentucky.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Smith, Sarah Borders. Old Talbott Tavern NRHP Nomination Form (Kentucky Heritage Commission, 1972) p. 2