National Historic Landmark

Rankin, John, House

Ripley, Brown County, Ohio
Listed
November 9, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000485

About this property

The John Rankin House is a historic house museum at 6152 Rankin Hill Road in Ripley, Ohio. Built in 1828, it was home to Presbyterian abolitionist John Rankin, and was one of the original stops on the Underground Railroad. Harriet Beecher Stowe's visit to Rankin provided some of the story that became Uncle Tom's Cabin. The house was acquired by the State of Ohio in 1938 and is now operated by the Ohio History Connection and opened for tours. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997.

Location

Ripley, Brown County, Ohio
38.75048, -83.84280

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ripley Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Parker, John P., House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Parker, John P., House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Farmers Branch, State Bank of Ohio
Industrial
0.4 mi
Martin, Henry, Farm
Industrial
2.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Ripley Ohio
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Augusta Skirmish (September 1862)
1862Civil War
8.2 mi
Battle of Augusta
1862Civil War
8.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Rankin, John, House listed on the National Register?

Rankin, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Rankin, John, House?

Rankin, John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rankin, John, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rankin, John, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Rankin, John, House?

The period of significance for Rankin, John, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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