Point Pleasant in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ulysses Simpson Grant
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
1. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
He died at Mt. McGregor, N.Y., July 23, 1885. His parting message to his fellow countrymen that he served so faithfully was- "Let us have peace."
He lies buried in a sepulchre of rare magnificence on Riverside Drive, New York City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1902.
Location. 38° 53.63′ N, 84° 13.986′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, Ohio, in Clermont County. It is at the intersection of the Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) and State Highway 232, on the right when traveling south on the Ohio River Scenic Byway. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Grant Memorial Bridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ulysses Simpson Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Grant Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean DeLannoy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U. S. Grant Birthplace (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Point Pleasant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Clark Corbin / Colclazer Run (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ulysses Grant (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Grant Birthplace (was within shouting distance of
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
2. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
East end of the bridge under the Right cannon.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
3. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
The marker is on the eastern abutment on the north end of the Grant Memorial Bridge (in the lower right under the cannon).
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
4. Ulysses Simpson Grant Memorial Bridge
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
5. Grant Memorial Bridge
The western bridge abutment on the north end of the Grant Memorial Bridge has a relief bust of Grant (in the lower right under the cannon). See the closeup in the photo below.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
6. Ulysses Simpson Grant Relief Bust
Closeup of the relief bust of Ulysses Simpson Grant on the western bridge abutment on the north end of the Grant Memorial Bridge.
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
7. Cannon Makers Mark
Made by The General Iron Works Co. Cincinnati, Ohio
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
8. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
Bench Mark on the U.S. Grant Memorial Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 8. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
