Ripley in Brown County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of the Home of Senator Alexander Campbell

Home of Senator Alexander Campbell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 11, 2019

1. Home of Senator Alexander Campbell Marker

Inscription. This tablet marks the site of the home of Senator Alexander, doctor, merchant, and early anti-slavery leader. A Virginian by birth, he moved to Ohio in 1803, freeing his slaves. U.S. Senator from 1809 to 1813. At the burning of the Capitol by the British, he rode out of Washington, never to return.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 38° 44.819′ N, 83° 50.86′ W. Marker is in Ripley, Ohio, in Brown County. Marker is on North Front Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 N Front St, Ripley OH 45167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doctor Beasley (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza’s Tale (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Thomas Kirker (about 400 feet away); Ripley and the Ohio River (about 500 feet away); First Home of Rev. John Rankin (about 700 feet away); Liberty Monument (about 800 feet away); Rear Admiral Joseph Fyffe (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Residence of General Granville Moody (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.

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Site of Senator Alexander Campbell’s Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 11, 2019

2. Site of Senator Alexander Campbell’s Home

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 11, 2019

3. Site of Senator Alexander Campbell’s Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.