Former Site of Head House

The story

Former Site of the Head House Lucy Frances Jeffries (1840 - 1931) of Virginia married Henry Head, and while bringing up their four children discovered her talent for cooking. From 1891 to 1918, in her large home on this site, Mrs. Head operated a boarding house famous for good food such as fried chicken, popovers, cakes, pies, and ambrosia.

Commercial travelers ("drummers") spread the fame of Head House nationally. Crowds thronged here, especially on Sundays and great occasions. The hostelry also attracted many honeymooners.

It retained the Head name until it closed and was demolished in 1936.