Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Burnet House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2016
1. The Burnet House Marker
When it opened May 30, 1850, the 340-room hotel located on this site was considered one of the finest hotels in the world. Abraham Lincoln stayed here on September 17-18, 1859, while campaigning for the Ohio Republican Party. Lincoln also stayed at this hotel on February 12, 1861, during his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. to be sworn in as the 16th president. His speech from the hotel balcony expressed his desire to abide by the Constitution on the issue of slavery. After the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862, the hotel served as a hospital for wounded troops nursed by the Cincinnati Sisters of Charity.
On March 20, 1864, Generals Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman met in Parlor A to coordinate their campaigns against Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA, eventually leading to Union victory in the Civil War. After the war, Parlor A was used by local veterans for the Grand Army of the Republic meetings.
The register of the hotel bears the names of Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, James Buchanan, Stephen A. Douglas, Salmon P. Chase, and Horace Greeley. The hotel stopped operations on July 15, 1926, and was razed the same year.
Engraving of Burnet House Provided by Cincinnati Museum Center
Marker Erected by the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table
2012
Erected
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1861.
Location. 39° 5.928′ N, 84° 30.75′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Vine Street and Third Street East on Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First High Rise Concrete Frame Building in the United States (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Berlin Wall (about 600 feet away); Harriet Tubman - The Beacon Of Hope (about 700 feet away); "Tribute to J.P. Ball" (about 700 feet away); Greek Revival Architecture Example (about 800 feet away); Kennedy Speech (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salmon Portland Chase (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Speech (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Also see . . . Our history: Spirit of history alive at Burnet House site. Cincinnati Enquirer website entry (Submitted on May 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Engraving of Burnet House Provided by Cincinnati Museum Center
2. The Burnet House - Inset Photo on Marker
Photographed By Adolphus A. Forbriger, circa 1855
3. Burnet House ; Hôtel Burnet, Cincinnati, Ohio
Image of hand-colored lithograph of Burnet House courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2016
4. The Burnet House Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here on the Vine St. side of the corner of the building.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2016
5. Additional marker on site
An additional related marker is visible just a few steps away. Reading: This site was occupied before 1802 by an Indian mound • From 1802-1825 by the estate of Judge Jacob Burnet • From 1850-1926 by the Burnet House The marker is visible within the lobby that would be accessed through the Vine St. entrance of the building, if the entrance were open to the public.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,904 times since then and 267 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
