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

Ulysses Simpson Grant

 
 
Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 20, 2011
1. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
Inscription. Here in this little hamlet Ulysses Simpson Grant was born on April 27, 1822. He was the victorious commander of the Union forces in the final stages of the war of the rebellion and President of the United States March 4, 1869, to March 4, 1877.

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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 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); Ulysses Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Grant Birthplace
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Birthplace (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Pleasant.
 
Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
2. Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker
East end of the bridge under the Right cannon.
Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker image. Click for full size.
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).
Ulysses Simpson Grant Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
4. Ulysses Simpson Grant Memorial Bridge
Grant Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
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.
Ulysses Simpson Grant Relief Bust image. Click for full size.
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.
Cannon Makers Mark image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021
7. Cannon Makers Mark
Made by The General Iron Works Co. Cincinnati, Ohio
Ulysses Simpson Grant Marker image. Click for full size.
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 686 times since then and 7 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.

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