Site of Betsy Tooley's Tavern

Foot of Fearing Street at the Pasquotank River

Date: pre 1790

On this site stood the first inn/tavern frequented by River travelers. In 1793, Elizabeth "Betsy" Tooley, owner of the tavern, gave most of the land on which "Redding" was founded. Conjecture has it that the town's name may have been changed to honor Betsy's generosity.

End of Tour

If you started your tour at the Virginia Dare Hotel, you have now completed the entire tour.