Red Tavern is a little hamlet situated about two miles northeast from New Gretna, in a farming district. It contains one hotel and a few dwellings. The hotel was erected prior to the Revolutionary War, by William Davis, who carried the business on for several years. In 1816, Recompense Darby became the hospitable host, and carried the business on for a few years . Since Mr. Darby disposed of it the old tavern had passed through many hands. In 1853, Francis Adams purchased the property and carried on the business until 1855, since which time it has been closed.