Death of a President
William Henry Harrison was the first president to die in office. He served only thirty-two days. The nation had never before mourned a sitting president.
Harrison's body was placed in a glass covered coffin in the East Room of the White House. Streets in Washington were covered in black crepe. At the funeral, fourteen military companies marched down Pennsylvania Ave. Harrison's horse was saddled and followed the procession, riderless.
The Long Road Home
William Henry Harrison first traveled to the
Ohio River in 1791 the river led the young
Virginian to the Northwest Territory and to
North Bend.
William Henry Harrison traveled down that
familiar river one last time in July of 1841.
Fifty years after arriving in Ohio, following
a career as an officer, a governor, and a
president, Harrison was laid to rest in his
adopted home.
Erected by The Ohio History Connection.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. 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 month for this entry is July 1841.
Location. 39° 9.045′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Henry Harrison (here, next to this marker); William Henry Harrison Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named William Henry Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); North Bend (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Henry Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Henry Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Henry Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); William Henry Harrison Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bend.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
