National Register of Historic Places
Rankin, John, House
Rankin, John, House is a historic place in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000485.
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Rankin, John, House
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About this place
What is Rankin, John, House?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rankin, John, House
- City
- Ripley
- County
- Brown County
- State
- Ohio
- Listed on the National Register
- November 10, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000485
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.75048, -83.84280
When was Rankin, John, House listed on the National Register?
Rankin, John, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970.
Where is Rankin, John, House located?
Rankin, John, House is located in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio at approximately 38.75048, -83.84280. See the map above.
Is Rankin, John, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rankin, John, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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