William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial

William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial is a stone structure sitting at the summit of Mount Nebo overlooking the Ohio River Valley. The monument was built as a permanent resting place for the deceased president and his relatives.

After Harrison's death in 1841, his remains were moved from Washington DC to this location, where a permanent tomb was built for his final resting place. The site marks an important chapter in early American presidential tradition.

The site honors the beginning of American presidential history and holds the remains of the ninth president along with his family members. For visitors, it is a place where the importance of this family in the nation's story becomes tangible.

The site is reachable via US Route 50 to Miami Avenue, then follow Bower Road west until reaching Cliff Road in North Bend. The monument sits on a hillside, so visitors should be prepared for uneven ground.

The grave holds a special historical connection: John Scott Harrison, buried here, was the only person in American history to be both the son of one president and the father of another. This rare family lineage makes this place truly unusual in the nation's genealogy.

Location: North Bend

Operator: Harrison–Symmes Memorial Foundation;Ohio History Connection

GPS coordinates: 39.15170,-84.75220

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46