Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John James Audubon in Cincinnati
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
1. John James Audubon in Cincinnati Marker
The Cincinnati Museum of Natural History is part of Cincinnati Museum Center. The Western Museum Society, organized by Dr. Daniel Drake in 1818, preceded it. The Western Museum Society's collection was built around ornithology, fossil zoology, geology, and Native American artifacts. The Museum's first taxidermist, John James Audubon, was hired in the winter of 1819 to do taxidermy, build collections, and create exhibits. Audubon supplemented his income by drawing portraits, teaching art, and running his own drawing academy. During his brief stay in Cincinnati, Audubon created five paintings of local birds that were among the first contributions to his acclaimed Birds of North America. He left Cincinnati in 1820 to travel and finish his collection of drawings that would make him one of North America's most revered and famous nineteenth century artists.
Erected 2002 by Cincinnati Museum Center and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 27-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Home Field of First Pro Baseball Team (within shouting distance of this marker); From the Farewell Address of George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Cincinnati Union Terminal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Home Plate Crosley Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); Crosley Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Joy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Laurel-Lincoln World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Gamble House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Also see . . . Birds of America. National Audubon Society website entry (Submitted on October 31, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
2. John James Audubon in Cincinnati Marker
Cincinnati Union Terminal (now the Cincinnati Museum Center) in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,651 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
