Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grant Birthplace
1st President born in a "mobile home"
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
1. Grant Birthplace Marker
Point Pleasant was a tiny huddle of cabins in what was considered the raw Western frontier in 1822. Grant's family lived here until he was about a year old and then moved to Georgetown, Ohio. Neither Grant nor his family would have imagined his birthplace would become a "mobile home."
After Grant's death in 1885, the house became a traveling memorial to the Civil War hero and president. The house was moved by towboat to Cincinnati for public exhibition. In 1888, it was displayed at Goodale Park in Columbus during the celebration of the centennial of the Northwest Territory. It then went on a tour across the nation traveling on a railroad car. The house was set up at the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, and in 1896 the Grant Memorial Building was constructed to surround and preserve the structure.
The 100th anniversary of Grant's birth created new interest in the house, and many people began to call for its return to Point Pleasant. In 1936, the birthplace was dismantled in sections and shipped by six trucks. The building was erected in sections on its original stone foundation. Evidence suggests much of the original
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 53.66′ N, 84° 13.964′ W. Marker was in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. It was at the intersection of State Highway 232 and Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 232. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Greater Cincinnati. It was also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
2. Grant Birthplace Marker
The Grant birthplace is in the background.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: U. S. Grant Birthplace (here, next to this marker); U.S. Grant Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Jean DeLannoy (a few steps from this marker); Ulysses Simpson Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ulysses Simpson Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Point Pleasant (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ulysses Grant (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The caption for the top photo is "Visitors to the house during its tour following Grant's death," with a credit to the Ohio Historical Society collections.
The caption for the bottom photo is "President
By unknown artist. Library of Congress collection via Wikimedia Commons. (Public Domain)
3. Color drawing of Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant
Photographed by William J. Toman
4. Related "The Land of Grant" Marker
This marker shows area Grant-related locations: the Grant birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio and the Grant boyhood home and schoolhouse in Georgetown, Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on July 4, 2026, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 16, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
