The American Tavern

While we may be known for our Burgers and BBQ Ribs, we have a bountiful menu full of items everyone will enjoy including Pastas, Fish, Sandwiches, and much more.

We enjoy meeting members of our community and getting to know them as they move from being patrons to friends. We have also enjoyed supporting our local community by taking opportunities to sponsor and support local teams and organizations, and will continue to do so in the future.

Because of our love of our Country and our Troops, we enjoy being able to welcome our brave local soldiers when they return home as well as honor those leaving to serve. Please let us know of family or friends who are coming home or being deployed.

We love to hear stories about our Troops past and present. If you or a loved one served in our Military, please bring in a photo to be placed on our Wall of Honor.


History of the Blue Star Service Banner

A service flag or service banner in the United States is an official banner that family members of service members in harm's way can display. The banner was designed in 1917 by United States Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the Fifth Ohio Infantry. Queisser, born in East Cleveland, Ohio, designed the flag in honor of his two sons who were serving in World War I.

A New York Times article of 23 November 1917 quotes Queisser’s story of the flag’s design:

“During the early part of last March,” said Queisser, “I was confined in bed following an automobile accident near Fort Wayne, Indiana, where I was stationed with the Fifth Ohio Infantry. It was during my illness that I was mustered out of service, due to the disability caused by injuries received. I thought of some visible signs for a mother to show that her son was serving the country rather than have her feel an emptiness about the house which would depress her. A service flag then came to me and after several days I evolved the design.”

It was quickly adopted by the public and by government officials. On September 24, 1917, an Ohio congressman read into the Congressional Record:

“The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the Governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother — their children.”

These flags were first used in World War I, with subsequent standardization and codification by the end of World War II. In modern usage, an organization may fly a service flag if one of its members is serving active duty.