The Litz Mansion Room #5 - The Mary May Room

This beautiful historic mansion was constructed in 1859 by John Warfield Johnston, a Virginia Senator, and Judge of Tazewell County. The home is situated on a 3.16-acre lot and is conveniently located within walking distance of the Tazewell Main Street area. The Johnston family was very well known in Virginia for their achievements and built the home to display these accomplishments.

John, his wife Nicketti and son George lived in the home until it was purchased by John C. Hopkins and wife Elizabeth during the Civil War. Following the war, Colonel Andrew Jackson May (“Jack”) purchased the home. Jack May was thought of as one of Tazewell County’s best known military heroes who played a significant role in the Civil War and helped retain control of the Virginia-Tennessee Railroad. May lived in the mansion with first wife Matilda May, who sadly passed away. Jack remarried Nelle Bly and had a son Colonel May. Nelle remained in the home and turned it into a school for a couple of years before it was sold to the longest owners on record, A.Z. Litz and wife Etta V. Stauber.

While the mansion has changed ownership over the years, John Warfield Johnston’s home of grandeur remains the same over 160 years later!

Room #5 - The Mary May Room (Shared Bathroom)

A room dedicated to Andrew Jackson ("Jack") May’s first wife Mary Matilda, is located upstairs, on the lower landing and adjacent to The Hopkins Room. This large space features 2 double beds and 2 comfortable sitting areas and even 2 closets. An excellent value for folks travelling together. Beautifully done, spacious and comfortable. Also, easy access to the rear staircase leading to the kitchen and most importantly the coffee maker.