William Henry Harrison's Tomb has a wonderful, educational area near the base that makes learning about him very enjoyable and easy to understand. Within walking distance is Congree Green Cemetery where his father-in-law, John Cleves Symmes is buried. Nearby is also a trail leading to the remains of the tunnel for the Cincinnati-Whitewater Canal. A 5 minute drive away is the location of Fort Finney (Indian treaty). The area of Harrison's tomb is a must visit for historical loving people.
A nice place to learn local and national history. A good place to start would be the Miami Township Hall and Museum or the Miami Township Library.
I live next door...and love all the history that surrounds the North Bend area. There is the tomb as well as a cemetary and parking area with history about the surrounding area. It's a great place to live. I've been here all my life..and have no plans of moving.
I have taken my kids here and we thought is was pretty neat. Then a few weeks later I brought another family to share with them this place and it was locked and we could not get in. It was the middle of the day on a weekday so I am not sure why, but we were disappointed. There is also a neat historical cemetary across the street and Shawnee Lookout park nearby which is excellent.
This is a nice place that the US Parks have kept for a president that only lived 32 days in office. I think it is a great place for everyone to visit if in the area. Over looking the river.
For anyone who enjoy's history, I would recommend a visit to the final resting place of William Henry Harrison. The tomb is located in the small community of North Bend on the banks of the Ohio River several miles west of Cincinnati. The actual tomb is the only thing here. For those expecting a museum or other interactive exhibits will be disappointed, but for history buffs it is a must. During my visit the was no ranger or park employee available but there were kiosks located nearby that details the life of President Harrison and his “short” time in office. There is No Charge and the site is available during the daylight hours only.
The William Henry Harrison Tomb is an obelisk overlooking the Ohio River just outside of Cincinnati. It is a must visit for presidential junkies, but might disappoint other visitors. Nearby is a small picnic area that has instructive pictorial panels explaining parts of Harrison's life. A nature trail leads up a hill to the tomb that contains the remains of Harrison, his wife, and other family members. Also nearby is an historic graveyard containing graves of the John Cleves Symmes (Harrison's father-in-law) and other members of the Symmes family.
I loved this place growing up. I went there all the time but I am a huge history buff. If you're looking for a piece of presidential history right here in Cincinnati, it's a great.
Our family bucket list includes visiting all presidential tombs. This memorial site is the biggest for a president that was only in office for 1 month. It is very nicely done. You cannot see the actual tomb but you can see inside the general area of the tombs. Its a free stop.
Tomb of the president with the shortest tenure. Tomb is visible and accessible by MANY stairs.The road site park shows his life etc. There is also an historical cemetary as well adjacent. After stopping here went down to Grants birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio