Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Grant House
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Grant House Marker
From 1859 to 1873 this was the home of Jesse Root and Hannah (Simpson) Grant, parents of General Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. Jesse served as the Postmaster of Covington from 1866 to 1872. Gen. Grant's sister, Mary, lived here with her husband, Rev. Michael Cramer, who served as United States Minister to Denmark.
President Grant visited this house on several occasions. In January 1862, he sent his wife and children here to live. The children attended local schools.
Among the famous persons to visit here were Generals William T. Sherman, A.H. Terry, George Stoneman and John Rawlins, who was later Secretary of War.
Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Society, and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1594.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 5.147′ N, 84° 30.434′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clayton-Bullock House (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Noted Historian (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hearne Mansion (about 500 feet away); Senator Richard P. Ernst / Ernst Mansion (about 700 feet away); John W. Stevenson Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Geo. V. Flaig (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northern KY’s 1st Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
More about this marker. Some local residents believe the marker was removed to be re-painted, but the work has been delayed.
Also see . . . Grant House. By McKenzie Martin for the Kentucky Historical Society's ExploreKYHistory series. (Submitted on June 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Grant House Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Grant House
The marker is to the left of the house.
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, March 8, 2020
4. Grant House Marker (Side A)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2019
5. Grant House Marker (side A)
Refurbished marker prevously reported missing but since reinstalled. DPM 3/8/2023
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
6. Grant House Marker (side B)
Refurbished marker previously reported missing but since reinstalled. DPM 3/8/2023
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
7. Post that once held the Grant House marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
8. Grant House Marker
Marker post is in lower left corner.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
9. Grant House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on March 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 7, 8. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 9. submitted on March 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
