The Village Inn, also known as the Davis Tavern, is located at the corner of Water and Main Streets in the borough of Englishtown in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

[3] The tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1972, for its significance in architecture and military history.

[4] In 1727, Robert Newell purchased 30 acres (12 ha), including the site of the house.

In 1749, Thomas Davis purchased 130 acres (53 ha), including the house, from Newell.

Here, on June 30, 1778, Washington started the court-martial of General Charles Lee, for his actions during the Battle of Monmouth.