Entry No. 23 — the Columbus file — filed under: haunted

The Buxton Inn

Built in 1812, Ohio's oldest continuously operating stagecoach inn has hosted historical giants like Abraham Lincoln and is famously teeming with supernatural activity. Guests frequently report encounters with former innkeeper Ethel 'Bonnie' Bounell (the 'Lady in Blue') in Room 9, Major Buxton in the tavern, and even a ghostly cat that jumps onto beds.

The move: Book a dinner date at the historic tavern, then ask the staff if you can peek at Room 9 or the courtyard where the 'Lady in Blue' is most frequently spotted.

• 📍 Granville
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 313 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: ohio.org · Official site · Wikipedia

last checked: 2026-07-21