Ripley, Ohio, a picturesque village on the Ohio River Scenic Byway in southwest Ohio, has a 55-acre National Historic District.  It is east of Cincinnati, a bridge or ferry away from Kentucky Bluegrass country, all part of the Ohio River Valley. Come and experience the welcoming hospitality of this unique riverside town, rich in history, with a friendly river town atmosphere. 

Ripley's location on the Ohio River affords visitors wonderful tourist attractions, festivals, museums, wineries, unique shopping, and easy access to water recreation, and close interesting side trips. In the surrounding countryside there are five covered bridges. 

Brimming with history, from Tecumseh and the Shawnee to pioneers and the Civil War, this historic town is located on US 52, a part of the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the longest National Scenic Byway in the nation. Ripley gained a reputation throughout the United States for its strong beliefs in the abolition of slavery, and many of its citizens were active in the Underground Railroad movement. 

 June-July Events

July 10, 2009:  John Calvin’s 500^th Birthday Celebration
Rankin Hill in Ripley, Ohio, 7 p.m.

Rain location: Ripley First Presbyterian Church corner of 3^rd and Mulberry Streets Ripley Ohio.  Gates open at 6:00 for picnicing.

Ripley Farmer's Market  Open Fridays 10 am-6 pm and Saturdays 9 am -2 pm
Opening Day is May 2:  The local recycling center presents "How to Make New Paper from Old"

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