“It's passionately interesting for me that the things that I learned in a small town, in a very modest home, are just the things that I believe have won the election.” --Margaret Thatcher
Sandwiched between Monmouth Junction and Deans there is a community called Dayton in South Brunswick. Originally the town was known as Crossroads, because of the intersection of Crossweeksung Trail (George’s Road), Ridge and Culver Roads.
Today that intersection is known locally as Five Corners. By 1732, taverns were being constructed in the intersection and it became a major stop between Englishtown and Princeton.
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George Washington traveled Georges Road on his way to the Battle of Monmouth. In 1778, this was recorded by form of a payment to Thomas Wetherill at his inn.
General Washington made several stops in South Brunswick communities in his marches to the Battle of Princeton and the Battle of Monmouth. Some structures have survived progress, like the Whitlock Tavern, which has gone through an array of business changes.
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The oldest building in Dayton was best known as Fat Eddies Groaning Board, Chi Am (Chinese cuisine), Dayton Diner, Dayton Express, Whitlock Tavern and now La Taverna Restaurant and Bar.
The Wetherill-Mount house was constructed in the mid 1700s and is now owned by the township and used for various community events. This small town was a busy hub.
