University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Newcom Tavern
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 19, 2014
1. Newcom Tavern Marker
What Are We Doing?
Carillon Park has begun preservation and re-interpretation of Dayton’s oldest standing structure, Newcom Tavern. Using replicated sash- sawn white oak siding and hand wrought nails, Carillon Park is now returning much of Newcom Tavern to its late 18th/early 19th century appearance while also protecting the log structure.
Built in to sections between 1796 and 1799, Newcom Tavern was constructed as a permanent, square hewn log home and tavern in Dayton. As such, Newcom Tavern was originally furnished with interior lath and plaster walls while face nailed rough sawn siding was applied to the exterior.
Since its construction the structure has been moved twice and has undergone at least five major alterations and/or renovations. With age and each intervention, more of the building’s 18th century materials have been lost forever. The greatest factor in accelerating decades of decay resulted from the 1895 removal of the protective siding that guarded the tavern for the first 99 years of its existence. (pictures and diagram)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. Marker has been reported missing.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. This Sun Dial (a few steps from this marker); Hetzel Summer Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); William Morris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Grove School (within shouting distance of this marker); Culp's Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dayton Triangles Locker Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Deeds Barn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 19, 2014
2. Newcom Tavern Marker
This marker and the Carillon Park marker can both be seen in this picture. Gen. William Henry Harrison met Gen. William Hull, and Gov. Return Meigs at this tavern in May 1812.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 19, 2014
3. Newcom Tavern Marker
Newcom Tavern originally sat at the SW corner of Main and Monument Streets in downtown Dayton. Another marker, published in HMDB, marks that site. The tavern was later moved to Van Cleve Park, where another HMDB marker is located. This is the third location.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
4. Newcom Tavern Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 1, 2016
5. Newcom Tavern Marker
1930's photo of the "Hull's Rendezvous" marker in Deed's Park, Dayton. The artwork at the top was still intact (gone now). The building depicted in the artwork IS Newcom Tavern.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
