Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The inn dates to 1812 (Buxton Inn).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
The inn's journal gathers old clippings of footsteps, figures and encounters, centered on the Lady in Blue and Major Buxton. Sources: Buxton Inn; Ohio Magazine.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public The inn takes overnight guests and serves meals (Buxton Inn). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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