Historic Ripley, Ohio

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Given its location on the river, Ripley became a destination for slaves escaping from slavery in Kentucky. Both black and white residents developed a network, making Ripley an early stop on the Underground Railroad, to help slaves escape north to freedom. A number of prominent abolitionists lived in the town in the 19th century, mainly on Front Street near the river. John Rankin moved from Kentucky to Ripley in 1822 and later built a house on Liberty Hill overlooking the town, the river, and the Kentucky shore. From there, he signaled escaping slaves with a lantern on a flagpole and provided them shelter.
GPS Location: 38°44'29.2"N 83°50'34.0"W

[@jackbuckley7816]

Have been to Ripley once, a few years ago, fascinated by its Underground RR history. I remember standing outside the Rankin House on the hill high above the town & river, great view. I recall the Parker House, too. Love Ripley's location right there on the storied Ohio. I remember how quiet & peaceful it was on the single day I was there, giving the same appearance in this video. Now that I'm retired & not getting any younger, I'm looking for a place to relocate that's both quiet & peaceful, as well as extremely historic, as Ripley is. Loved learning about the piano factory that once was there. I probably drove right past it without realizing its original history. Would like to know about the railroad that once served the town, also. As a model railroader, I'm interested in things like piano factories & small or short railway lines. I hope to return for another visit soon. Ripley's charm & importance in U.S. history are indeed most captivating!

[@JawTooth]

Would love to have heard about the railroad that served Ripley for a short time. I like the music in your outro. My friend uses that in a lot of his videos.

[@jaypea30]

My house: *shown in the video for a few seconds* Me: WOW!

[@maleficentfan1012]

Was born in Georgetown and raised in ripley I do miss this historic town

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It's a beautiful town.

[@timmylee41]

Another great video!

[@sarahwhite7038]

I lived in Ripley for the majority of my life till I moved to Cincinnati in 2015. I was born December 20, 1985

[@j.loveenterprisesllc4802]

Super !! you went right over my house . well done !!!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Your happiness is our goal. :)

[@durelltrago62]

Great video.

[@MattB-zm2uk]

Belteshazzar dragoo is my 6 great grandfather.

[@sh393]

I've seen his name in the records.

[@ffmedicmtfd]

Grant was promoted to a 4 star General in 1864. The 2nd person to do so at that time. Washington never served with the 4 star rank. He was commander and chief of the Army which was the same billet Grant was given. However at the time the 3 star was all Washington needed to outrank everyone. Grant did serve with it the four star designation. When he became overall commander of the Federal Army the appointment to four star had to be approved by the president. His large success in the West previously had already earned him the three star rank. He had to be made a four star to outrank the others so Grant became a 4 star when he was named Commander and Chief for the Army. Washington and Grant both held the same positions and we're considered full Generals. So the information given about Grant, him out ranking Washington ect was not entirely correct. Washington actually was bestowed a 6 rank general unofficially. During WWII we had (5) five star Generals so Washington had to be raised to be above that unofficially. Marshall, Macarthur Eisenhower, Arnold and Bradley all we're 5 star's. It was made law in 1976 that nobody will ever be able to outrank Washington ever. That is why he is currently considered a 6 star.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I did not know that! Thanks for the information.

[@sh393]

I have Beecher, Hanna, Pogue, Rankin and Hannahs greats.

[@Chief2Moon]

Custer's original hometown (birthplace)....before moving to Monroe Mich.

[@1952jodianne]

Right state, Ohio, but Custer was not from Ripley. He was from much further north in Ohio, not far from Michigan.

[@leetheaarceneaux8151]

Why is it that I never heard of John Parker?

[@1952jodianne]

Why? If you were an American history buff, or interested in the Underground Railroad, perhaps you would have heard of John P. Parker.

[@richardniemer9752]

"Calculus", come on man, higher math was multiplication and division. Maybe geometry for surveying.

[@keeshamaxwell912]

I live in ripley ohio

[@macmaull8634]

Africa ohio

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I did one on Africa, Ohio last year. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onWYoqiNqrGqmJo