Cobb's Tavern

Cobb's Tavern is a historic colonial-era building in Sharon, Massachusetts, United States. The original portion of the structure was built around 1740, and the property is associated with the town's nineteenth-century tavern and local civic history. Although it is identified by the name of a tavern, the subject is principally a historic building rather than a currently operating hospitality brand. The premises served as a tavern for most of the nineteenth century and also accommodated the East Sharon Post Office from 1817 until 1895. The building is a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame structure with brick end walls, a central chimney, and two additional chimneys near the left side. A single-story porch spans the building's rightmost five bays, contributing to its recognizable colonial appearance. Cobb's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is now a private residence, and no current commercial operations, corporate ownership, public website, or active product program are identified in the available reference material.

Cobb's Tavern is a colonial tavern building in Sharon, Massachusetts. Its original section dates to approximately 1740, placing the property within the early built history of the community. The available historical account does not identify a precise construction date, original proprietor, or founder, so the tavern's early ownership and operating history cannot be stated with certainty. The building's form reflects traditional colonial construction: it is a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame structure with brick end walls, a central chimney, and a pair of chimneys positioned near the left wall. A one-story porch extends across the building's five rightmost bays. The property is documented as having operated as a tavern for most of the nineteenth century. In that role, it would have functioned as a local place of lodging, refreshment, and community exchange, although the available reference does not provide a detailed account of its proprietors, clientele, menu, or commercial arrangements. Its civic significance was reinforced when the East Sharon Post Office was established in the building in 1817. The post office remained there until 1895, giving the property an important community-service function in addition to its tavern use. After its period as a tavern and post-office location, the building continued as a surviving historic structure. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, recognizing its architectural and historical importance. The property is now a private residence rather than an operating tavern. Consequently, Cobb's Tavern should be understood primarily as a preserved historic place associated with hospitality and postal history, not as a contemporary restaurant, bar, chain, or corporate brand. No current operator, parent company, public-facing website, executive team, financial information, or active commercial expansion is identified in the supplied sources.

• 1974

  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

  [1]Cobb's Tavernen.wikipedia.org

  Cobb's Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its historic and architectural significance.

• 1895

  East Sharon Post Office leaves the building

  [1]Cobb's Tavernen.wikipedia.org

  The East Sharon Post Office's documented period at Cobb's Tavern ended after operating there since 1817.

• 1817

  East Sharon Post Office begins operating from the property

  [1]Cobb's Tavernen.wikipedia.org

  The building began hosting the East Sharon Post Office, which remained at the site until 1895.

• Original building constructed

  [1]Cobb's Tavernen.wikipedia.org

  The original portion of the colonial wood-frame building was constructed around 1740.

A locally significant historic tavern property and former community service location, rather than an active commercial hospitality brand.

• Hospitality

  Tavern hospitality

  The property served as a tavern for most of the nineteenth century. The available source confirms its tavern function but does not provide a detailed menu, lodging inventory, pricing, or description of the individual services offered.

• Postal service · 1817

  East Sharon Post Office

  Cobb's Tavern housed the East Sharon Post Office from 1817 to 1895. This was a civic and postal function rather than a commercial product line, but it formed an important part of the property's community history.

1. 1Cobb's Tavernen.wikipedia.org