John Rankin House

Take a guided tour of the the newly restored home of Rev. John Rankin, located on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River, and learn how the Rankin family and their neighbors in Ripley and other nearby communities helped the enslaved on their path to freedom via the Underground Railroad. At this National Historic Landmark, you can step inside one of the best-documented and most active Underground Railroad “stations” in Ohio and get the story of Ohio’s role in the abolitionist movement that set the stage for the end of slavery as well as the modern Civil Rights movement. The historic town of Ripley is part of the Ohio River Scenic Byway and has a 55-acre historic district that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walk Front Street and enjoy the sights and sounds of river life. Take in the historic riverside homes or try one of the great local restaurants.

Address

6152 Rankin Hill Rd.
Ripley, OH 45167
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Contact Info

Phone: (937) 392-4044

Website: https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/john-rankin-house/