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Amazing opportunity offered with the COMMERCIAL offering of the Wilcox Tavern located in the heart of Charlestown in the Quonochontaug area. This seaside coastal area is in a highly visible traffic corridor along busy Route 1. The entire parcel encompasses 2.71 acres and is designated a C3 commercial mixed use parcel by the Town of Charlestown. The Tavern has four distinct dining areas of dining as well as a lounge/bar area. Seating is approximately 165 persons. . In addition, there is a 6 bedroom apartment building in the rear of the property. The opportunities are endless for this unique property.
The Wilcox Tavern is rich with history. According to the current owners and the historical information, the main house, built about 1730, was the birthplace of Gen. Joseph Stanton, who was a member of the Colonial Congress and later, Senator from this State to the First Constitutional Congress.
Records tell us that this land was acquired from the Native Amercians in 1655. The Manesses Indians from Block Island came to the mainland, attacked the Niantics who occupied Weekapaug, and carried away an Indian princess as hostage. They demanded such a high ransom that the Niantics, unable to gather together sufficient wampum, appealed to Thomas Stanton, celebrated Indian interpreter, who kept a trading-house near Westerly on the Pawcatuck River. In return for the help he gave them he was deeded a large tract of land in Charlestown which became the Stanton estate.
At the death of Gen. Joseph Stanton the estate was divided, this part passing into the hands of the Wilcox Family. Here Lieutenant-Governor Edward Wilcox made his home and apparently certain minor changes were made in the house at that time. About 1850 a member of that family established an inn or tavern here which suggests the name Old Wilcox Tavern. When the former owner purchased the property there was a porch across the front of the house which has been removed revealing the original drip-stones, and much has been done to restore the house and grounds to their former simplicity and beauty
Truly a one of a kind opportunity.

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