Rankin House

Note: The Rankin House is undergoing a restoration during 2013. Throughout the restoration, the Rankin House will be open regular hours, but there may be times when the home is not open for tours. Additionally, furnishings have been removed to accommodate the work. Visitors can still tour the house (when available) and the grounds. Before visiting, please call ahead for up-to-date information (800-752-2705 or 937-392-1627). In lieu of regular admission, the site welcomes donations during the restoration period.

"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

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

Explore Rankin House's significance to Ohio History.

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Local Management

Rankin House is locally managed by Ripley Heritage, Inc.

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Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic site.

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Collections

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

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

During the 2013 restoration, admission is free; the site welcomes donations.

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.