Historic Red Wells

I just had a wonderful homestyle dinner in Maumee, Ohio at the Old Plantation Inn located at 301 River Rd., just down form the library.

This historic building has been home to many restaurants over the years, but perhaps none suited better than the current Red Wells.

My turkey sandwich was scrumptious and priced just right - $5.99 - which included a side of mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Two of us ate, drank, and had pie for only a smidge over $18.00.

For those of you not familiar with the Old Plantation Inn,  it is the oldest commercial building in Lucas County. In the 1830's the main stagecoach route ran right past the front of the building. It was the gathering place for the organization of the Lucas County Whig Party and rumor has it that Rutherford B. Hayes, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant visited.

Rumor has it there is a tunnel running from the Inn to the river, once used for the Underground Railroad and later during prohibition for you-know-what.

My daughter swears she saw a ghost upstairs during one of her grade school field trips!

The current restaurant, Red Wells, named for a family member has been making roast beef sandwiches since 1919. Currently Matthew, great grandson to th eoriginal Red Wells, is at the helm.

Hours of operation are only until 8pm, so get there early!