Birthplaces

Point Pleasant

Grant Birthplace
Route 52, 5 miles east of New Richmond
513-553-4911
   The three-room cottage built in 1817 has been restored and furnished with period items. The famed U.S. military commander and President was born here April 27, 1822.
   Open Wednesday–Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm, Sunday noon–5 pm. $2/adult.

Lancaster

Sherman House Museum
37 E Main St, Lancaster OH 43130
740-687-5891
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    Original frame house built in 1811 was the birthplace of Gen. William T. Sherman (Feb. 8, 1820) and his brother Sen. John Sherman. House tours include furnishings owned by the general and other family memorabilia, a museum room and a recreation of Sherman’s field tent with several items he used during the war. Open Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 pm (April through mid-December). $6/adult.

New Rumley

Custer Memorial
West side of Route 646 on west edge of New Rumley (north of Cadiz)
740-945-6415
   Bronze statue stands at the site of the birth of George Armstrong Custer, Civil War hero and ill-fated Indian fighter. Only the foundation of the house remains where Custer was born Dec. 5, 1839. Exhibit pavilion on site. Open daily. Free.

Links to the websites of these places: Ohio Links