Saturday, September 14, 2019

North Bend, Ohio: William H. Harrison's Grave

William Henry Harrison probably wasn't planning on returning to North Bend, Ohio, so soon.

Harrison. the ninth U.S. President, is best remembered for his short tenure on the job. He gave the longest inaugural address in history, but couldn't be bothered to wear an overcoat. Thus, he caught a cold, which turned into pneumonia, which killed him. John Tyler took over.

At least Harrison had a prime spot of real estate for his burial site. He was placed on a hill that at the time overlooked the Ohio River. Harrison was eventually joined by several relatives. The area is quite ornate, although it doesn't lend itself to a classic photograph.

The location of the grave is just south of U.S. 30 in North Bend. For those traveling west on that route, you will need to go right at the marker in order to cross an overpass to get to the site. Here's the view from the road, although there is a parking lot around the corner for those who want to take a closer look.

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