When was it published?

October 11, 1838 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News October 11, 1838

Alexandria Gazette

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Staunton Fire, Wayne Tavern, Synod Of Virginia, Presbyterian Ministers, Horse Destruction

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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Destructive fire in Staunton on Wednesday night last originated in the stables of the old Wayne Tavern, consuming the tavern house and five or six adjoining wooden buildings. Sixteen horses, mostly belonging to Presbyterian ministers attending the Synod of Virginia, were destroyed.

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There was a destructive fire in Staunton, on Wednesday night last, which originated in the stables of the old Wayne Tavern. The Tavern house, and some five or six wooden buildings adjoining were consumed. The "old Wayne" is not used as a tavern, but was filled with lodgers at the time of the fire, in consequence of the number of strangers in attendance on the Synod of Virginia, then in session at Staunton. Sixteen Horses, mostly belonging to Ministers of the Presbyterian Church were destroyed in the Stables.

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Fire

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Staunton Fire Wayne Tavern Synod Of Virginia Presbyterian Ministers Horse Destruction

Where did it happen?

Staunton

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Primary Location

Staunton

Event Date

Wednesday Night Last

Outcome

the tavern house, and some five or six wooden buildings adjoining were consumed. sixteen horses, mostly belonging to ministers of the presbyterian church were destroyed in the stables.

Event Details

Destructive fire originated in the stables of the old Wayne Tavern. The "old Wayne" is not used as a tavern, but was filled with lodgers at the time of the fire, in consequence of the number of strangers in attendance on the Synod of Virginia, then in session at Staunton.