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[edit]Introduction
[edit]The Buxton Inn is a rural hotel located in Granville, Ohio on the main street, 313 E. Broadway. It was built in 1812 by Orrin Granger, making it one of Ohio’s oldest inns. The Buxton Inn has 25 lodging rooms with 11 of them on one floor and the other 13 rooms upstairs. It has seen many notable guests pass through including a couple presidents.
Description
[edit]The two-story building shaped like an L is painted red with white columns that line the two-story front porch. A paved path leads to the porch with a single black door to enter. The Buxton Inn has five houses and a courtyard that is placed in between the wings in the main house. The main house is where guests check in, it has four rooms, and it is where the bar/restaurant is located. The other four houses contain only guest rooms and are not connected to each other. The floor in the main house is slightly uneven due to wear and tear over the course of its 200-year existence. The main level floor has multiple different living rooms with pictures of the inn throughout the decades on the walls. The basement has a secret tunnel that was used in the underground railroad and is called “The Tavern” since it also serves as a dining experience.
History
[edit]Buxton Inn is one of the oldest inns in Granville, Ohio, built in 1812 and operating for more than 200 years. Orrin Granger initially started the business under the name “The Tavern.”[1] It played a significant role not only as a place to lodge but also as a post office in Granville.[1] During the Underground Railroad, it served as a hidden shelter for escaped slaves.[2] James W. Dilley became the owner of the inn in 1858, renaming it The Dilley House.[1]And its name was changed to the Buxton Inn in 1865 when Major Horton Buxton acquired ownership. [2] When Buxton passed away in 1934, Ethel Bonnie, an opera singer, succeeded him.[3] She was known to reside in Room 9 with her cat, Major Buxton, until her passing in 1960.[1] After Bonnie died, Nell Schoeller took ownership of the inn where she had previously supported Bonnie.[2] However, due to operational challenges, local preservationists Orville O. and Audrey V. Orr took over the Buxton Inn in 1972, refurbishing and renewing it.[2] Thanks to the efforts of preservationists, the Buxton Inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1972.[4]
During their time operating the Buxton Inn, the preservationists successfully restored its reputation by expanding the business from its original three guest rooms to a 20-room inn, complete with a restaurant, bar, and wine storage.[5] The preservationists owned the property for 42 years until 2014, when Robert Schilling and his two daughters purchased the inn.[6][7] Restoration continued under the new ownership, with improvements to both the interior and exterior while preserving its antiqueness.[6] The lobby was enlarged and opened up, and the lighting and restrooms were upgraded.[6]
However, in October 2022, the Buxton Inn suffered significant damage from a kitchen fire caused by an electrical issue.[8] Although no lives were lost, the damages were severe. The broken doors, soot damage, and ceiling harm from firefighting efforts forced the inn to close for several months to undergo repairs.[9] Following the months-long closure, the inn underwent extensive renovations, updating several guest rooms and 14 bathrooms, adding new furniture to both rooms and restaurant, and thoroughly refreshing the walls.[9] It was closed for about five months until the Buxton Inn partially reopened its bar in March 2023 to ensure the longevity of the Buxton Inn.[10] About a year later, in April 2024, it opened its guest rooms while keeping the kitchen and restaurant closed. In 2024, the Buxton Inn was put up for sale because "they did the right thing by taking the inn to the next level".[1][11]
Paranormal Activity
[edit]The Buxton Inn is said to be haunted by numerous staff members, owners, and guests. These spirits are said to roam the halls and visit the rooms. The ghosts are rumored to be Bounell “Boonie” Blue who died in room 9 at the inn, her cat Major Buxton, and Major Hurton Buxton who was a previous owner of the inn in the late 1860s. The reports of these otherworldly encounters are of these spirits being seen walking throughout the halls, messing with the lights, or of them touching or talking to the staff/guests.
Famous Guests
[edit]Buxton Inn has a rich history of hosting many notable guests, including U.S. presidents such as William H. Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley.[1] It has also welcomed celebrities like actresses Jennifer Garner, Dixie Carter, and Cameron Diaz, along with author Harriet Beecher Stowe, who is renowned for writing Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma.[1]
Gallary
photo from https://ohio.org/travel-inspiration/articles/the-beautiful-and-haunted-buxton-inn
Reference
- ^ a b c d e f g Miller, Alan (2024-09-17). "The Buxton Inn, a landmark and historic gem in downtown Granville, is for sale". The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ a b c d "The history of The Buxton Inn: Is it really haunted? - The Denisonian". 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ Correspondent, Jane Ammeson Times (2024-07-28). "Step back through history in Granville, Ohio". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form for the Buxton Inn"(December 26, 1972). United States Department of the Interior National Park Service. NAID 71989720. Retrieved from the National Archives Catalogue, October 30, 2024.
- ^ Dispatch, JD Malone, The Columbus. "Granville's Buxton Inn changes hands". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c McDonald, Craig. "Granville's historic Buxton Inn earns preservation/renovation award". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Dispatch, JD Malone, The Columbus. "Buxton Inn benefits from million-dollar makeover". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Jump, Abby (2024-04-11). "Buxton Inn Tavern reopens after fire and renovations; Restaurant to remain closed". The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b Donaldson, Sarah (Mar 31, 2023). "Buxton Inn in Granville plans reopening after monthslong closure caused by kitchen fire". NBC4.
- ^ DeVito, Maria. "Buxton Inn reopening to guests April 1, kitchen rebuild starting this spring". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Wiley, Chelsea (2024-09-16). "This 212-Year-Old Inn Has Survived Fires and Hosted Presidents—And Now It's for Sale". Columbus Navigator. Retrieved 2024-10-31.