Irvington · Village center, Northern Neck

The Hope and Glory Inn

The 1890 Chesapeake Academy schoolhouse, Irvington High School from 1907 to 1915, with rooms in the school and in private cottages.

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Built: 1890Built 1890 as the Chesapeake Academy school (2000 Irvington HD nomination; official).
Style: Gothic Revival influence
Type: Inn
Area: Village center, Northern Neck
Credentials: Inside a National Register historic district

The story

The Chesapeake Academy was built in 1890 west of the Irvington Methodist Church, showing Gothic Revival influence in its gables and tower windows. From 1907 to 1915 it served as Irvington High School, after educating more than 450 students. It was later converted to a house, then operated as the King Carter Inn and finally as the Hope and Glory Inn.

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Address: 65 Tavern Road, Irvington, VA 22480

Sources (3)

https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/242-0003_Irvington_HD_2000_Final_Nomination.pdf
https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/242-0003/
https://www.hopeandglory.com/

Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.