Overfield Tavern - Troy, Ohio
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 02.389 W 084° 12.029
16T E 738843 N 4435931
Historic former tavern now operated as a museum in Troy, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM418Q
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
Views: 27

Overfield Tavern

Benjamin Overfield (1774-1831), son of a Revolutionary War soldier, opened his tavern in this log house on September 13, 1808. Never moved, it is the oldest surviving building in Troy. The tavern provided food, lodging and space for business and social gatherings. Overfield agreed to let the county use a room on the second floor of the building as a temporary courtroom. Behind the tavern, Benjamin built a small log cabin that was home to his family. He prospered here until 1825 when he moved to the Public Square. Today's structure includes the tavern, the cabin, and later additions. Used as a dwelling from 1825 until 1948, the building now houses the Overfield Tavern Museum. Benjamin Overfield and his first wife Mary are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ text of historical marker

Street address:
201 E. Water St
Troy, Ohio


County / Borough / Parish: Miami County

Year listed: 1976

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Person

Periods of significance: 1800-1824

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Government

Current function: Recreation and Culture - Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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