West Union in Adams County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bradford Tavern

1804

By J. J. Prats, June 11, 2019

1. Bradford Tavern Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Bradford Tavern, West Union’s first inn built circa 1804, served the Maysville-Zanesville stagecoach route and such travelers as Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and Santa Anna. After 1840, it was continued as the Marlatt House and, later, the Crawford House. Robert Lawler operated it as the Commercial Hotel, 1904-1919. In 1936, Mr. and Mrs. William Lafferty restored the building as the “Olde Wayside Inn.”

Erected 1977 by Adams County Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.

Location. 38° 47.699′ N, 83° 32.84′ W. Marker is in West Union, Ohio, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Ohio Route 41) and North Cherry Street, on the right when traveling

Bradford Tavern and Marker image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, June 11, 2019

2. Bradford Tavern and Marker

west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 W Main St, West Union OH 45693, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cowboy Copas / The Oklahoma Cowboy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adams County Heritage Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Union Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Reverend John Graham (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer County Seat / Camp Hamer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafferty Funeral Collection (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society (approx. 4.7 miles away); Zane Trace (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Union.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.