Welcome to the Buckhorn Tavern Historic Marker, located at 4036 Winchester Rd, New Market, AL 35761 in Madison County, Alabama. Established on December 13, 1808, its geographical coordinates are 34° 52′ N, 86° 27.317′ W. The original building of the tavern was demolished in the early 1950s, but it still stands as a significant historical landmark.

The marker is maintained by the Alabama Historical Association and was placed there in 1996. It reminds us of the rich history and heritage of this area. Visitors are drawn here to learn more about its past. The tavern played a crucial role during the American Civil War, being the site of a skirmish on October 12, 1864, between Union forces led by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman and Confederate forces led by Lieutenant General John Bell Hood.

Buckhorn Tavern was originally situated in Section 18, Township 2, Range 2 East, serving as a stopover for pioneers traveling through the region. It is now located at the intersection of Winchester Road and Maysville Road in New Market, Alabama. So come closer and let us unveil the fascinating history of this place together!