Stow Tavern
Introduction
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This house, originally built by Ezra Wyatt, served as a tavern for many years. It was later converted for use as a parsonage for the Disciples of Christ Church. It was moved to this location in approximately 1920. It is built in the Greek Revival style with Colonial Revival elements.
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Stow Tavern
Backstory and Context
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This house was originally on the northeast corner of Darrow and Kent Roads. Built by Ezra Wyatt in about 1810, it served as a tavern for many years, offering food, drink, and board to travelers. In 1874, the building was converted for us as a parsonage for the Disciples of Christ Church. It was moved to this location about 1920. The tavern was built in the Greek Revival Style with Colonial Revival elements. Floor-length windows are an unusual feature of this house. The tavern was remodeled extensively when it was moved to its current location on Elm Road in Stow.
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Ohio Historic Inventory, 1985 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 44321. Prepared by Steven McQuillin.
Stow Historical Society