French Tavern, later known as Johnson Inn Photograph, unknown photographer, circa 1900–1915. (Church History Library, Salt Lake City.)
- Township
- Kirtland Township
- County
- Geauga County (now in Lake County)
- State/Province
- Ohio
- Country
- United States of America
John Johnson inn, Kirtland Township, Ohio
Summary
Two-story building built by Peter French, 1827. First brick building in Kirtland. Common room had capacity for fifty people. Purchased by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1833. John Johnson Sr. was granted license to keep tavern or inn there, 5 Apr. 1834. Also served as office for church and first printing establishment in Kirtland. Egyptian mummies and papyri displayed at inn. See also “.”