Mount Adams in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mt. Adams

January 25, 2018

1. Mt. Adams Marker. Skyline silhouette by Carolyn Von Stein.

Inscription. Originally called Mt. Ida, Mt. Adams was a significant section of the Nicholas Longworth Vineyard, which developed the Catawba grape from which America's first champagne was produced. The name was changed to Mt. Adams in 1843 to honor President John Quincy Adams who visited here to dedicate the Cincinnati Observatory. In mid-19th century Mt. Adams became the home of German and Irish immigrants. Following examples of earlier vintner cottages, they built homes conforming to the steep topography with wood and stone from local quarries. Many homes had a garden, vineyard, spring and smokehouse. Archbishop Purcell established Immaculata Church (1859) for the German speaking population. The Irish attended Holy Cross Monastery (1873) and Church (1895). Pilgrim Chapel, a Presbyterian preaching station was built in 1886. Numerous beer gardens and amusement places including the famous Highland House (1875) and the Pyrotechnic Gardens (1850) were built. Residents and visitors traveled to and from downtown via the Mt. Adams Incline (1874-1948). With the addition of Rookwood Pottery (1892), Sterling Cut Glass (1902) and the nearby Art

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Museum (1881) and Academy (1869) many artists chose to reside here. Topography, architecture and history combine to give Mt. Adams a unique atmosphere and focus among Cincinnati's legendary hills and neighborhoods. Presented by the Mt. Adams Preservation Association, a committee of the Mt. Adams Civic Association. A.D. MCMLXXXII

Erected 1982 by Mt. Adams Preservation Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #06 John Quincy Adams series list.

Location. 39° 6.422′ N, 84° 29.992′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Mount Adams. It is at the intersection of Celestial Street and Ida Street on Celestial Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

Mt. Adams Marker. image. Click for full size.

January 19, 2018

2. Mt. Adams Marker.

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The "Church of the Steps" (Immaculata), (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History Behind the Mt. Adams Steps Pathway (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Mt. Adams (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ida Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Adams Pilgrim Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The History Behind the Mt. Adams Steps Pathway (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert S. Duncanson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ohio’s First Publicly Owned Water System (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

January 19, 2018

3. Mt. Adams Marker

<i>Mt. Adams, showing Incline and Famous Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, O.</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

4. Mt. Adams, showing Incline and Famous Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, O.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. This page has been viewed 1,316 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. 4. submitted on January 28, 2018. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.