Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Grant Memorial Bridge

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

1. Grant Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription. The cast iron nameplate mounted on the walkway is one of two that were formerly located on the original Grant Memorial Bridge. The original steel truss structure was constructed from 1925-1927 by the Brookville Construction Company, Brookville, Ohio, at a cost of $62,192.60. The bridge was dedicated as a memorial to General Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth President of the United States, whose Point Pleasant birthplace is located near the west end of the bridge.

The original bridge became structurally deficient and was replaced in 1985 at a cost of $787,199.03. The cannons, beacons, and stone work which you see were a part of the 1927 bridge and were incorporated into the replacement bridge. The handrail which now supports the nameplate is the designer's visual impression of the 1927 bridge. The new structure and the original appertenances have been rededicated as the Grant Memorial Bridge.

Erected 1992 by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 4-13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

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53.637′ N, 84° 13.996′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is at the intersection of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) and State Highway 232, on the right when traveling south on Ohio River Scenic Byway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ulysses Simpson Grant (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ulysses Simpson Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Grant Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulysses Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Grant Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean DeLannoy (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

2. Grant Memorial Bridge Marker

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

3. Grant Memorial Bridge Marker

The cast iron nameplate mentioned in the marker is to the left and, as mentioned in the marker, is mounted on a handrail that is the designer's visual impression of the 1927 bridge.

Grant Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

4. Grant Memorial Bridge

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

5. Grant Memorial Bridge

This is a view of the bridge looking south on Highway 52.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.