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"It has ever appeared to me, that the office of President of the United States should not be sought after by any individual; but that the people should spontaneously, and with their own free will, accord the distinguished honor to the man whom they believed would best perform its important duties."
--William Henry Harrison
Speech given at the Log Cabin Campaign at Fort Meigs, 1840
Harrison's tomb and monument on Mt. Nebo in North Bend contains the remains of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States.
An obelisk of Bedford limestone, with marble entranceway, rises 60 feet above the tomb. From the terrace visitors have a spectacular panorama of the Ohio River valley.
Harrison, who was born in Virginia in 1773, spent most of his adult life in Ohio and Indiana. He served as secretary to the territorial governor, senator, representative, and president, but he is most famous as a military hero. Harrison commanded the western army during the War of 1812.
Hours: Year Round
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December 15 thru March 1 |
CLOSED (Open Weekend of Harrison Birthday - February 9th) |
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March 2 thru December 14 |
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Location
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Harrison Tomb is in North Bend, in Hamilton County, 15 miles west of Cincinnati. It is located on Cliff Road west off U.S. Route 50. Coordinates are 39°32' 00.01" N and 81° 46' 25.47" W
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General Information
Harrison Symmes Memorial Foundation
110 Spring Street
Cleves, OH 45002
Phone:
513-941-3744
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.
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