Newcom Tavern

Newcom Tavern is a two-story wood structure built from hand-hewn logs with a steeply pitched roof and period architectural details from the late 1700s. The building displays its original features and shows how early settlers constructed sturdy, practical homes.

Colonel George Newcom built this structure in 1796, making it Dayton's oldest standing building and initially operating it as both residence and tavern. It marks the transition from raw frontier settlement to organized community spaces.

This building was a gathering point where early Dayton residents conducted business, worship, and community affairs under one roof. It reflects how frontier settlements used multipurpose structures to serve many roles simultaneously in daily life.

The building is located in Carillon Historical Park and open to visitors during park hours. Guided tours provide insight into frontier daily life and how settlers used this multipurpose space.

This structure was relocated three times throughout history, first moving to Van Cleve Park and eventually landing at its current location in Carillon Historical Park. These moves reflect efforts to preserve the building as the city grew and changed around it.

Location: Dayton

GPS coordinates: 39.72872,-84.20019

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42