Grant Birthplace

The Grant Birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio, is the historic home where U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant was born in 1822. Built in 1817, the house served as the early residence of Grant's family before they moved shortly after his birth. Operated as a museum by the Ohio History Connection, it features furnishings and artifacts related to Grant's life. The site is recognized as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and has been the focus of archaeological studies, uncovering remnants of early 19th-century life, including a tannery. Visitors can explore this significant piece of American history and learn about the early years of one of the nation's notable presidents.