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The Miss Kate Arnold Room

Room 306

In 1901, at the age of 22, Miss Kate Arnold, daughter of Thomas T. and Minnie B. Arnold, came to Sheridan from Rappahannock, King George County, Virginia. She started working at the Sheridan Inn that same year as a seamstress for the Canfields and the Inn. During the following 64 years, she also worked as desk clerk, housekeeper, hostess and sitter for the many children who stayed at the Inn with their families. By 1909, she had moved into the Inn, where she remained for nearly six decades.

miss-kate-picShe became a symbol of love and caring for not only the Inn but for the many families and children that stayed there. Miss Kate, as everyone knew her, had a garden in the back of the Inn and raised flowers to have fresh flowers on the dining room tables every day. Many residents of Sheridan today remember taking Miss Kate for a ride in the country in her later years to gather flowers for the tables.

Miss Kate will long be remembered as one of the Inn’s most devoted residents. She was the self-appointed night watchman of the Inn, taking it upon herself to be sure that all candles had been extinguished and everyone was safe in their rooms before she went to bed each night. She saw many changes to the Inn, and worked for several different owners. Despite changes in management and tough times for the Inn, she always had a job at the Inn. She left the Inn in 1965 because it was to be torn down.

Before she passed away in 1968, Miss Kate had made it known that she wanted her ashes returned to the Inn. Following a private service in Miss Kate’s room on the third floor, her ashes were placed in a wall by a long-time friend. The exact location remains unknown today. It is said that Miss Kate is the guardian of the Inn. Her watchful presence is felt on a daily basis. Those who have spent many hours at the Inn have grown to love Miss Kate today as did everyone those many years ago.

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    The Miss Kate Arnold room features 2 Queen size beds, a single lavatory, & tub with hand shower.
    All rooms have wired and wireless internet & individual heat/ac.

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    • 5 star review  Great place to stay in Sheridan. Clean comfortable rooms. No TVs, which is great! This is a historical hotel, and is very nicely setup. Modernized bath and HVAC in the rooms, but old world vibe and architecture! Loved it!

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    • 5 star review  Amazing Historic Hotel. We were fully satisfied with the service. Stacey at the front desk was a thorough site historian who shared her extensive knowledge of the Hotel and area. She made what was an excellent experience more memorable. Room 5* Breakfast 5*

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    • 5 star review  Great classic restored hotel. Nice rooms and comfortable beds.

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    • 5 star review  We stayed here for two nights just this past weekend for a bike race that was taking place in town. Everything about our stay was fabulous, the hotel was very easy to find, and nicely situated v close (1 block) from Main Street. The staff were incredibly helpful, telling us about the history of the hotel, storing our bikes, baking cookies (and extra when we missed them one night), and just generally being superb. The room was a great size and the bathroom was modern and comfortable! I'd definitely stay there again (Sheridan is a really marvelous place) and i'm going to be recommending this hotel to everyone! Thanks folks!

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