Lafayette in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Red Brick Tavern

The Historic National Road in Ohio

— A Presidential Wayside —

Red Brick Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

1. Red Brick Tavern Marker

Inscription. The Red Brick Tavern is a classic roadside inn and tavern from the heyday of the National Road. Constructed between 1836 and 1837, it was in operation when the road was completed in front of the building. Brick used in the building was made from local clay, and wood used for the interior trim came from Zanesville. The main section of the building faced the highway with a narrower wing extending back along a side street, giving it a reversed “L” appearance. The first floor housed the dining room and kitchen with twelve rooms on the second floor for overnight travelers. Four rooms were on the private third floor.

Over the years the Red Brick Tavern was a popular place for travelers along the Historic National Road. The tavern hosted six Presidents of the United States.

Erected 2010 by William E. & Jan C. Hill.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 39° 56.268′ N, 83° 24.415′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Ohio, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Cumberland Street Old National Road (U.S.

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40) and West Street (County Route 5), on the right when traveling west on Cumberland Street Old National Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 Cumberland Street, London OH 43140, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Anderson House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (approx. 2.2 miles away); Corner Stone (approx. 3.6 miles away); Jonathan Alder Cabin 1806 (approx. 3.6 miles away); Alder Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); London (approx. 3.6 miles away); London High School Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 4.2 miles away).

Additional keywords. Old National Road

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

2. Red Brick Tavern Marker

Full view of marker, in garden area, west of the tavern

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

3. Red Brick Tavern Marker

Marker at a distance, with the tavern in the background, the Old National Road runs in front.

Red Brick Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

4. Red Brick Tavern

The tavern,1933 picture on the marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

5. Red Brick Tavern Marker

Presidents who stayed in the inn

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

6. Red Brick Tavern Marker

Presidents who stayed in the inn

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

7. Red Brick Tavern Marker

The tavern sign

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,277 times since then and 200 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7. submitted on August 17, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.