Rankin House

The Rankin House is closed for the season and reopens in May 2013.


"My father's prime service to the fugitives...was to furnish food and shelter."

Captain R.C. Rankin,
One of John Rankin's seven sons

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore Rankin House's significance to Ohio History.

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Local Management

Local Management

Rankin House is locally managed by Ripley Heritage, Inc.

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic site.

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Collections

Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections on view at Rankin House.

Historic Buildings and Resources

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of Rankin House's historic structures.

General Information

Rankin House is administered by the Ohio Historical Society and managed locally by Ripley Heritage, Inc.

Rankin House 
Ripley Heritage, Inc. 
P.O. Box 176 
Ripley, OH 45167 

Phone: 937-392-1627 
800-752-2705 (toll free)


Hours 

May - October 
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

November – April 
Open by appointment (for groups only)


Admission

Adults: $4.00 (museum & park)
Youth (K- 12): $2.00/student
Children (5 & under): FREE
Ohio Historical Society members: FREE


Location

6152 Rankin Road
Ripley, OH 45167

The entrance road to the Rankin House, Rankin Road, runs northeast off of State Route 52 at the northwest edge of Ripley in Brown County.