Dr. John Rogers Home
305 Front St, New Richmond, Ohio
Suggested Script: This was the home of Dr. John Rogers, physician who delivered Ulysses S. Grant in Pt. Pleasant, April 27th in 1822. Dr. Rogers was married to Julia Morris, daughter of United States Senator John Morris. Rogers was also an active abolitionist, you can read more about him in the Clermont County, Ohio Freedom Trail brochure, site #2.

Quaint Shopping District
Front St., New Richmond, Ohio
Browse the unique shops that highlight small town antiquing to it's best. The welcoming stores feature items of true antiques, interesting collectibles and work-pieces of local artisans. Some shops of interest include the R Miller Art Gallery, Geni's Floral Corner and the River’s Edge Trading Post.

US Grant’s Birthplace
1551 SR 232, Pt. Pleasant, Ohio ~ 513-553-4911
Guided tour provided – The birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States, is on the National Register of Historic Places. A basic 3-room frame structure was built in 1817. The home includes historic memorabilia and period furnishings. The grounds and park provide a scenic view of the Ohio River along US Rt. 52.

Grant Memorial Methodist Church
1600 Back St., St. Rt. 232, Pt. Pleasant, Ohio
Suggested Script: This was the former site of a tannery where, US Grant’s father Jesse, was a foreman. Jesse Grant worked here until the family moved to Georgetown, where he opened his own tannery. The Methodist Church was built on the existing tannery foundation in 1930.

Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
Bantam Rd., East Fork State Park, Bethel, Ohio
Suggested Script: Bethel Methodist Church. Established 1805 by Rev. John Collins. The first church was a log cabin. Replaced in 1818. The current church dates to 1867. U.S. Grant’s maternal grandparents, John & Sara Simpson are buried at this cemetery.

Samuel Simpson Farm
SR 125 & Bantam Rd., Bethel (at opposite corner on right)
Suggested Script: Near this intersection, of South Bantam Rd and SR-125 was once the farm of U.S. Grant’s Uncle, Samuel Simpson. In 1883, Uncle Sam "no pun intended" was the last person that Grant was known to visit in Clermont County.

John & Sara Simpson Farm
2906 Sugartree Rd, Bethel, Ohio
Suggested Script: This is the site of the Simpson Farm, home of U.S. Grant’s maternal grandparents. This is where his parents, Jesse and Hannah Grant, were married June 24, 1821

Jesse Grant Home
SE Corner of Charity and Plane Streets, Bethel, Ohio
Suggested Script: This is the home site of US Grant’s parents, Jesse and Hannah Grant. In 1845, the Grant family left Georgetown and moved to this home. Bethel, a fast growing community, held their first village election in 1851 naming Jesse Grant the first mayor.

Jesse Grant Tannery
NE Corner of Charity and Water St., Bethel, Ohio
Suggested Script: This was the site of Jesse Grant’s Tannery. It was also where he held mayor’s court when he served as mayor for the village.

Grant Memorial Building
235 W Plane St, Bethel, Ohio
513-734-2256 or 513-734-2686 (Open by Appointment)
This structure was built in 1930 as a memorial. Today it serves as a museum for the village and the Grant family. Collection includes Grant and other local historic memorabilia.

Blue Haven Diner - Restaurant
(for groups under 20)
W Plane St, Bethel, Ohio ~ 513-734-9904
Time to relax and enjoy small town hospitality in this cozy family owned diner. Great food and even better pie!

Grant Schoolhouse
508 S. Water St, Georgetown, Ohio ~ 937-978-4222
Guided tour provided - The public school, attended by Ulysses Grant, was built in 1829. Grant attended this school from the ages of about six to thirteen. Now a museum and open to the public. On-site shop with Civil War gifts such as books, replica toys, and t-shirts.

Subscription School
208 E Grant Ave, Georgetown, Ohio
Suggested Script: The Subscription School was built in the early 1820's. Ulysses went to this school. His parents paid $2.00 for a 13-week period of classes in the two-room brick building. The school is now a private residence

Grant's Boyhood Home
219 E Grant Ave, Georgetown, Ohio ~ 937-378-4222
Guided tour provided - This was the boyhood home of Ulysses S. Grant. Grant lived here with his parents and four siblings until 1839 when he left for West Point. The home is listed with the National Register of Historic Places and is now open for tours as a museum.

School Teacher's House
314 E Grant Ave, Georgetown, Ohio
This was once the home of John D. White, who was Grant's first school teacher in the schoolhouse building we walked through earlier. Although known as a good student, he applied beechwood switches to Ulysses when needed. It is now a private residence.

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 49.9 miles
Trip duration: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 38 minutes