J. Huston Tavern Explained

Arrow Rock Tavern
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:39.0675°N -92.945°W
Builder:Huston, Joseph
Architecture:Federal
Added:February 23, 1972
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:72000729

J. Huston Tavern, also known as the Arrow Rock Tavern and The Old Tavern, is a historic tavern building located at Arrow Rock, Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1834 by Judge Joseph Huston, and is a 2 1/2-story, Federal style brick building. A store with a second-floor ballroom was added in 1840.[1] The tavern is the oldest continuously serving restaurant west of the Mississippi River.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is located in the Arrow Rock Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Arrow Rock . 2017-02-01. Stephen Lissandrello. PDF. September 1976. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (includes 16 photographs from 2012)
  2. https://mostateparks.com/page/54070/dining Missouri State Parks