Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ulysses Simpson Grant
General in the United States Army and twice elected President of the United States was born on April 27, 1822 in a house on this spot
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1822.
Location. 38° 53.651′ N, 84° 13.986′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is at the intersection of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) and Ohio Route 232, on the left when traveling east on Ohio River Scenic Byway. Located on the front lawn of the US Grant Birthplace complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1611 Ohio River Scenic Byway, Moscow OH 45153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Grant Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Memorial Bridge (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); a different marker also named Ulysses Simpson Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean DeLannoy (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on February 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 21, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.