Listed in the national Register of Historic Places!  The original Hermitage was built by slave labor in the early 1840's as a private home.  It opened its doors to paying guests in 1881 and was know as the Cunningham Hotel.  At the turn of the century, it became The Oriental with rates of $1.00 per day.  It then became known as The Taylor Hotel before its final naming in 1904.

The hotel has served as headquarters for many; Officers of the Union troops, circuit court judges, sequestered juries, salesmen displaying their wares in the "sample houses," honeymooners, journalists, TV crews, sightseers, hunters and fishermen, to name a few.

The hotel has served meals to travelers and locals since the late 1800's.  The early menus included locally grown fruits, vegetables, fish, fowl and game.  At one time the ringing of the dinner bell at our entrance announced the hour.  On Sundays, the bell signaled ministers to end their sermons.

Today, The Hermitage Inn continues to be an integral part of the community.  enjoy our history and hospitality.   For more information, please call 304 257-4800 or you can e-mail us at hermitage@hardynet.com. On the internet, our address is www.hermitageinn.net.