More Than Two Centuries
in the Heart of Granville
Since 1812, this corner of East Broadway has welcomed travelers, neighbors, celebrations, and generations of innkeepers. The Buxton’s story is one of hospitality carried forward—shaped by the people who cared for it and the village that grew around it.
A Tavern, an Inn,
and a Growing Village
The building now known as The Buxton Inn was established in 1812 by Granville pioneer Orrin Granger. It began as a tavern and lodging place serving travelers moving through the young village.
In 1865, Major Horton Buxton purchased the property and gave the inn the name it still carries today. Through changing owners, additions, restorations, and generations of guests, hospitality has remained at the center of the property’s purpose.
Through the Years
A History Still
Being Written
Four moments help trace the inn’s story from its earliest days through the chapter now taking shape.
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1812
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The Inn Begins
Orrin Granger establishes a tavern and lodging place along East Broadway as Granville continues to take shape.
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1865
02
The Buxton Name
Major Horton Buxton purchases the property, beginning the chapter that gives the inn its lasting name.
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1972
03
Historic Recognition
The Buxton Inn is added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
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Today
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A New Chapter
The property is being carefully renewed for a new generation of overnight guests, diners, neighbors, and gatherings.
More Than One House.
More Than One Story.
The Buxton experience extends beyond a single building. Guest rooms and gathering spaces are spread across five historic structures, each with its own architecture, period details, and relationship to the village.
Together, the Main House, Founders Hall, Warner House, Pearl House, and Lucks House form a layered property shaped over generations rather than built all at once.
Stories That Linger
History, Memory,
and a Little Mystery
Over two centuries, The Buxton has gathered more than dates and architectural details. Stories of former innkeepers, notable visitors, hidden passages, unexplained encounters, and a certain well-known cat have become part of the inn’s folklore.
Some stories are documented. Others have been passed from guest to guest and generation to generation. Together, they reflect the enduring fascination of a place that has welcomed people for more than two hundred years.
More stories from The Buxton are coming.
Honoring What Was.
Preparing for What Comes Next.
The Buxton is entering a thoughtful new chapter—renewing its rooms, gathering spaces, dining experiences, and courtyard while preserving the character that has made the property part of Granville for generations.
The goal is not to recreate the past, but to carry its best qualities forward: warm hospitality, a strong sense of place, and the feeling that every visit becomes part of the story.
