Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ulysses Grant
Hometown hero and celebrity
Upon graduation Grant was assigned to the infantry. He served fifteen years and fought with distinction but resigned his commission to be with his wife and children. With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Grant rejoined the army. President Lincoln assigned Grant, his most successful Union general, command of all Union armies. The surrender of General Robert E. Lee to Grant led to the end of the Civil War.
Grant was a national hero and popularity carried him into politics. He easily won the 1868 presidential election. Grant tried to promote clean government and he championed civil rights for the former slaves, but a series of scandals marred his administration. After serving two terms as president, Grant left the White House.
He and his family traveled all over the world. After he returned to the United States he began to write his memoirs. Writing became a race against time when doctors diagnosed him with throat cancer. The nation watched with admiration as he fought his last battle. He finished corrections on the last chapter days before his death on July 23, 1885.
Erected by the Ohio Historical Society.
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: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1876.
Location. 38° 53.66′ N, 84° 13.964′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U. S. Grant Birthplace (here, next to this marker); 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
More about this marker. The caption for the photo on the marker reads "Lieut. Gen. Grant, 1865, Ohio Historical Society collections."
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.