Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

U.S. Grant Historic District

— Clermont County Bicentennial Marker —

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

1. U.S. Grant Historic District Marker

Inscription. U.S. Grant and U.S. Grant Comme[mo]rative Sites Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places 6 August 1998.

The historic district includes:
President U.S. Grant Birthplace-1820-1821
Grant Birthplace Memorial Park-1925-1928
Grant Memorial Bridge-1925-1927
Lee Thompson Caretakers House-1820
Caretakers Garage-1936
WPA constructed limestone retaining walls, stone steps leading to the confluence of Indian Creek and Ohio River, and stone flagging-1937.

The return of the Grant birthplace to Pt. Pleasant was spearheaded by Judge Hugh L. Nichols from 1922-1936.

Erected 2000.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 38° 53.658′ N, 84° 13.969′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. It is 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 is in this post office area: New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ulysses Grant (a few steps from this marker); U. S. Grant Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Grant Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Jean DeLannoy (within shouting distance of 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.

More about this marker. The marker is a Clermont County Bicentennial Marker.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011

2. U.S. Grant Historic District Marker

The birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant is in the background.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 27, 2024

3. U.S. Grant Historic District Marker

The birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant is at the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,089 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.