Kirkwood Inn & Historic House
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Historic Home Circa 1799 Elegant Colonial Ambiance
Scrumptious Kirkwood House Breakfast
Memorable Social Gatherings Jacuzzi/Fireplace Suites
Charming Courtyard with Lavender Garden
The Kirkwood Inn & Historic House, with its historic setting offers a unique first class travel experience. Located in beautiful Mason, Ohio; we are just five minutes from Kings Island. In the past, the farmhouse and inn were used as a hitching post and stopping place for stagecoaches. Henry Clay and other historical figures would routinely stay in the historic home. Iowa's governor Ralph P. Lowe was born in 1805 and reared there as well.
Your stay in the inn offers privacy, beautifully decorated rooms, and the amenities of a modern inn. Guestrooms have Internet access, full amenities, refrigerator and more. High speed DSL is available upon request. The breakfast dining experience in the Historic Kirkwood house offers our guests unprecedented historical surroundings and bed & breakfast appeal. You have the best of both worlds; the privacy of your own space yet the ambiance of the historic colonial home while dining for breakfast. The grounds abound with areas to relax and to enjoy the aroma of overflowing gardens surrounded by lavender.
The quiet back roads have now developed into one of Ohio's fastest growing communities and the Kirkwood Inn into the areas finest guest accommodations. Today this gathering place offers a respite for all to enjoy with a Tradition of Excellence Rich with History.
Kirkwood Inn is rated by AAA as 3-diamonds.
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The Kirkwood Inn and the Historic Kirkwood House -
Rich with Tradition and History.Judge Jacob D Lowe was an Associate Judge from 1803 to 1824. Also an avid speculator, he purchased vast amounts of land throughout Warren County, Ohio. In 1812, Judge Lowe was one of the leading members that helped form a new church, known as the First Presbyterian Church of Mason. Being an Early settler to the region and a man of action, in 1814 Judge Lowe laid out and platted a town of 16 lots. This town was named Unity, but locals often referred to the areas as "Lowe's Town". Unity later became part of Mason when it was incorporated.
While practicing law, Judge Lowe resided with his wife at his farmhouse-inn. He and his wife raised six children there until later moving to Dayton Ohio. The Inn was situated on the original route 42, now U.S. Rt 42, between the cities of Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. The farmhouse-inn was a routine stopping place for weary stagecoach travelers. Henry Clay and other distinguished men would often stay at the house while traveling north. At that time, Rt 42 was the best route from Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee to Washington D.C.
In 1820, Postermaster Kirkwood opened the post office of Kirkwood, at the trading post & stagecoach stop of Judge Lowe. Prior to establishing this post office, residents would have to go to Lebanon, Ohio for their mail. Back then, a one-way trip to Lebanon could take a half-day of travel, at best. With that, the Kirkwood name was associated with Judge Lowe's farmhouse-inn, and the Kirkwood Inn was born.
It is also noteworthy to mention that one of Judge Lowe's sons, born on November 27, 1805, in the Mason Farmhouse, went on to auspiciously serve as the Governor of Iowa. Governor Ralph Phillips Lowe was elected Governor of Iowa in 1858. He also held official positions as an elected member of the first Constitutional Convention, District Attorney for the State of Iowa, District Judge for the State of Iowa, Judge of the Supreme Court and the Assistant United States District Attorney. -
Outdoor pool and walking trails available. Teach your children some history by touring our historic Kirkwood House. -
The Kirkwood Inn & Historic Kirkwood House can host romantic outdoor weddings and receptions up to 200 people. Let our new Gazebo and beautiful Lavender gardens be the focal point of your outdoor ceremony. Bring your event indoors for an intimate setting amidst the colonial ambiance of the circa 1799, Historic Kirkwood House, which can accommodate up to 75 people. Any bride and groom would love a stay in one of our jacuzzi suites and could rest assured their guests would enjoy their accommodations as well.
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