Madden's Tavern
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madden-s-tavern-234-9413323
title:
Madden's Tavern
text:
A rare occurrence in antebellum Virginia, Madden's Tavern once functioned as a prime example of black entrepreneurship. The building was completed in 1840, and was run by a free black man named Willis Madden. Before running his own business, Madden worked a variety of trades, including a blacksmith, distiller, cobbler, teamster, farm laborer, and nail maker. Using the money and experience earned from these jobs, Madden was able to buy eighty-seven acres in Culpeper County, and set up his busines
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden%27s_Tavern
date created:
date modified:
2023-01-22T04:34:43Z
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13
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