Tankersley Tavern is a Virginia Historic Landmark building located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in three sections with the oldest dated to about 1835. It is a two-story, nine-bay, single pile, frame building with an exposed basement and a decorative two-level gallery on the front facade. It was originally built as a toll house (toll gate) at the county end of the bridge crossing the Maury River from the Valley Turnpike into Lexington. It later housed a tavern, canal ticket office, general store, post office, and dwelling. Home includes original Tavern Room with Fireplace, Three Bedrooms, Two Full Baths, Living Room, . Modern Kitchen, Den with Fireplace, and a Office that could be a Fourth Bedroom. Updates include Modern 200 Amp Electrical Service, Gas Heat and
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Screened
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Dimensions: See attached plat
Lot Size Acres: 1.18
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,243.29
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Central
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From RT 11 at the Veterans Memorial Bridge Over the Maury River, turn down Furrs Mill Road. Drive 1/10th mile, See HOME REALTY sign on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,898
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1835
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 61A1-4--1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lexington, VA • 24450
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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