Near North Bend in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Cleves Symmes
Congress Green Cemetery
— Two Subjects, One Marker —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
1. John Cleves Symmes Marker
close up, showing text
side A
Judge John Cleves Symmes of New Jersey purchased a huge tract of land "between the Miamis" (rivers) stretching from the Ohio River to the Greenville Treaty Line that became known as the Miami Purchase. Symmes helped found the town of North Bend. His daughter, Anna Symmes, married William Henry Harrison, later President of the United States. John Cleves Symmes is buried in the Harrison-Symmes plot in this cemetery.
side B
Originally belonging to the William Henry Harrison family, this cemetery was known as "The Pasture Graveyard" until the Civil War era. It became the final resting place of many members of the Harrison and Symmes families as well as other early settlers to the North Bend area. It was in use until 1884 when Maple Grove Cemetery opened as the official township cemetery.
Erected 1990 by the Ohio Historical Society the State of Ohio. (Marker Number 8- 31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Brower (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stone (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congress Green Cemetery / The Miami Purchase (about 400 feet away); Child Of The Revolution / Harrison's Resume (about 400 feet away); The River And The Land / Harrison Tomb and Congress Green Cemetery (about 400 feet away); From Ensign To Captain / The Frontier Politician (about 400 feet away); Life At North Bend / President Harrison (about 400 feet away); The Political Desert / Tippecanoe and Tyler Too! (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bend.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
2. Congress Green Cemetery Marker
close up, showing text
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
3. John Cleves Symmes Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
4. Congress Green Cemetery Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
5. John Cleves Symmes Marker
marker can be seen at a distance
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
6. Congress Green Cemetery
ancient steps leading up to congress Green Cemetery from William Henry Harrison Tomb. OHS sign at top of walk
Photographed By Frankie, June 2, 2013
7. John Cleves Symmes Grave
Photographed By Frankie, June 2, 2013
8. John Cleves Symmes Grave Close-up
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2014
9. John Cleves Symmes Marker at Congress Green Cemetery
looking up the hill into the cemetery
Photographed By Frankie, June 2, 2013
10. Congress Green Cemetery Information Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on June 1, 2018. 9. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 10. submitted on June 1, 2018. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
