About This Location
The Buxton Inn is a historic tavern and inn established in 1812, making it one of Ohio's oldest continuously operating inns. Built by Orrin Granger, the Federal-style building also served as Granville's first post office and a stagecoach stop on the Columbus-Newark route. The inn has hosted travelers for over two centuries, maintaining its historic character with antique furnishings, working fireplaces, and renowned dining. Major Horton Buxton, who purchased the inn in 1865, gave the establishment its current name.
The Ghost Story
The Buxton Inn is rumored to have numerous ghosts, with paranormal activity reported since the 1930s. Orrin Granger, the original builder, has been seen on the property, perhaps checking on his creation. Major Horton Buxton also returns to his namesake inn. Rooms 7 and 9 are considered the most paranormally active. Room 9 is haunted by Bonnie Bounell, a former innkeeper who died there and is known as "The Lady in Blue" - guests report seeing her apparition, feeling cold spots, and sensing her watchful presence. Room 7 contains a darker, more shadowy entity that some find unsettling. Adding to the inn's spectral population is a ghost cat that has been spotted prowling the hallways. The combination of the inn's great age, the many lives lived within its walls, and the devoted innkeepers who never left makes the Buxton Inn one of Ohio's most actively haunted destinations.