Lafayette Inn in Stanardsville: An 1840 Landmark
A Civil War hospital turned village inn and restaurant, open on weekends in Greene County's seat
The Lafayette Inn and Restaurant at 146 East Main Street in Stanardsville is an 1840 landmark that served as a hospital during the Civil War and now operates as an inn and restaurant. This October, listed hours show it open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, so plan a weekend visit.
Quick Facts
- Built: 1840
- History: Served as a hospital during the Civil War
- Address: 146 East Main Street, Stanardsville, Greene County
- Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Google rating: 4.5
- Phone: (434) 985-6345
A Main Street Landmark
Stanardsville is the Greene County seat, and the Lafayette Inn is one of the buildings that gives its Main Street a sense of age. Its 1840 construction and its Civil War service as a hospital make it a stop for anyone who likes a place with layers, the sort of village inn that rewards a slow look rather than a quick photo.
We do not have a current menu, room rates or room count from the inn, so we are not going to describe them. The hours and address below are the verified details; call for the rest.
Timing a Greene County Weekend
The listed hours run 5:00 to 7:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the inn is closed Monday through Thursday. Because the schedule is narrow, treat it as a weekend anchor rather than a drop-in stop, and confirm by phone that the hours shown still apply. These hours appear to come from a directory listing and have not been refreshed recently.
If you want to build a day around it, Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville, at 512 Jeri Allen Way, offers walking trails and an 18-hole disc golf course for the daylight hours. For something indoors on the way, The Greene House Shops, a two-story antique mall at 14843 Spotswood Trail in Ruckersville, is a reasonable browse before dinner.
Planning Your Visit
- Venue: Lafayette Inn and Restaurant, 146 East Main Street, Stanardsville, VA
- Hours: Friday 5:00 - 7:00; Saturday 5:00 - 7:00; Sunday 5:00 - 7:00; closed Monday through Thursday (as listed; AM/PM not specified in the listing, so confirm by phone)
- Phone: (434) 985-6345
- Website: exploregreene.com listing for the inn
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Sources
Reporting drew on sources available for these places:
- Lafayette Inn and Restaurant — venue signals
- Greene County Community Park — venue signals
- The Greene House Shops — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Lafayette Inn and Restaurant?
The Lafayette Inn is at 146 East Main Street in Stanardsville, Greene County, Virginia.
How old is the Lafayette Inn in Stanardsville?
The building dates to 1840 and served as a hospital during the Civil War.
What days is the Lafayette Inn open?
Listed hours show Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00, and closed Monday through Thursday. The listing does not specify AM or PM, so call (434) 985-6345 to confirm.
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