Century Inn

History

The land, now known as Scenery Hill, was first surveyed in 1785 by Isaac Bush and was given the name Springtown. Later, George Hill purchased the land and conveyed it to his son Stephen Hill in which the town was renamed Hillsboro until April 10th, 1867. It is believed that George Hill began construction of the Inn in 1788 and his son, Stephen, finished it in 1794. The stone used to build the Inn was quarried from the surrounding area. The original structure is still intact with additions located behind the Inn. When they started building the Inn in 1788, they had one building with 8 rooms. Seven of these rooms were for travelers and the eighth room was considered not only the tavern, but the Innkeeper's room as well. It is understood that at that time, the kitchen was just an outhouse. After the first building was completed, construction began on the second building which housed a dining room and kitchen. This building was completed in 1794. To this day, you can still step on the ori