Location:
Oconee County
Eagle Tavern
26 N. Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Historical Significance:
Original 1789 block house built was for protection against the indians. By 1820 the site served as a tavern, hotel & stagecoach, which for over 100 years, was the center of social & political life in Watkinsville, George. Watkinsville was the County Seat of original Clarke County and the crossroads of travel northward from Madison and Greensboro. Today, the Eagle Tavern serves as a museum and is open to the public.
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Georgia State Society DAR and Elijah Clarke Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Text:
ERECTED BY GEORGIA D.A.R. & ELIJAH CLARKE CHAPTER ATHENS GA THE SITE OF A FRONTIER BLOCK HOUSE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INDIANS IN 1789 USED AS EAGLE TAVERN CONTINUOUSLY FROM 1801 TO PRESENT DAY MAR. 10, 1926
Historical Designations:
- National Register of Historic Places
- State Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Funding:
Museum owned by Oconee County Rev. John Andrew Chapter, NSDAR, members transcribed an 1819-20 ledger, indexed an 1844 ledger and donated copies to the museum. Chapter holds events on the lawn (Inaugural Gala, Memorial Day and July 4th) and acts as docents, on occasions, they fundraise and donate money. The chapter cleans the monument as needed.
Tourism:
- Open to the Public - Yes, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
- Family Friendly - Yes
- Admission Fee - $2.00 donation
Acknowledgement (What are the Daughters doing with the property today?):
The chapter hosts public events on the lawn to bring awareness to the historic property, and adds relevant historic items to the museum.
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