The house at 245 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel is believed to have been built in 1760 by Ebenezer Hickok (1692-1774). It was used as a tavern during the Revolutionary War by his son, Capt. Benjamin Hickcok (1750-1816), a veteran of the war who also owned a store and a gristmill. Benjamin’s son, Eli Hickok (1770-1827), later had his hatter’s shop at the address. By 1899, the owner of the house was George B. Fairchild (1857-1931), a partner in the hat manufacturing firm of Farnam & Fairchild.
Benjamin Hickok Tavern (1760)
Are the. Benjamin Hickok Tavern (1760) and the Temperance House (1761), both in Bethel open for visitors?
I am a college professor in American with my area of interest in the American Revolution. I am currently doing research for my third book. It will encompass Revolutionary Taverns.