The historic Canton Hotel has new owners, a new name, and a game plan to show off the location to guests and locals as a bed and breakfast.
Joey and Allison Ruff recently purchased the 3,400-square-foot building with the intention of making it a nice place where people can stay and soak in the county’s history.
Renamed the Red Brick Inn at the Canton Hotel, Joey Ruff said they will be having an open house Saturday from 10:00 to 4:30 to give the public a glimpse of their vision.
click to download audioThe hotel was built around the time Canton sprang up on the river in 1799. It has changed hands through the years and served as a hotel and private residence. Joey said the work the previous owner Mark Guth did to the property has made their work easier.
click to download audioAt one time, Canton was every bit of the river trading location that Nashville was. Canton was also a popular stop for coaches en route to Nashville or Evansville which further entrenched the hotel in popular folklore.
In 1980, the hotel was placed on the National Register for Historic Places.
The Red Brick Inn features five bedrooms with a private bath as well as a kitchen, living room, and den. Allison has a degree in interior design and made sure that each room has a historical theme.
click to download audioAllison also said the hotel will pay tribute to the former US presidents who have stayed at the hotel.
click to download audioJoey said guests at the Red Brick Inn will enjoy breakfast daily with a tavern in what was formerly the basement.
click to download audioJoey Ruff said the tavern will offer booth seating, two-top tables, and patio seating that will be open to the public.
The Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting Friday at 11:30 with the open house Saturday.
