U.S. Grant Historic District

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.

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.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB