Overfield Tavern - Troy, Ohio
Posted by: 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
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