In 1802 William King of Saltville, Virginia purchased two lots in Christianville, where he built a dwelling, wharfs, warehouses, and a store. In 1818 Richard Netherland, Esquire, purchased the property and established a tavern on the Great Stage Road. The tavern operated as an inn for over 100 years and served Presidents Jackson, Johnson, and Polk. From King's Boat Yard, flatboats laden with salt and other goods were shipped as far south as New Orleans. In 1968 the Netherland Inn Association purchased the property for restoration. It is listed on the National Register of historical sites.