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. 

BICENTENNIAL BOOK INFORMATION
WANTED: YOUR STORY

For A New History Book Being Planned For Ripley’s
2012 Bicentennial

Whether you’re new to Ripley or your family has lived here for generations,
we want to include your story.  Best of all...It’s FREE!
There’s no charge for biographies containing 500 words or less.

Click here to see a sample family history.

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All biographies must be received by November 1, 2010
For More Information Contact:
Phil White 937-392-4820
Rev. Jim Settles 937-392-1239

email questions to ripleybook2012@yahoo.com

2012 Bicentennial Family Biography/History Quick Facts:

• This book is being compiled by the 2012 Book Committee in conjunction with Ripley’s 2012 Bicentennial Celebration.
• It will be published by Ripley Heritage Inc. which operates the Ripley Museum and Rankin House State Memorial.
• While the book will be priced as close to actual cost as possible, any proceeds will go directly to Ripley Heritage.
• All Ripley & Union Township residents are encouraged to submit a biography.
• If your family’s biography was in the 1962 Sesquicentennial book Ripley, Ohio It’s History and Families then we would like an update from 1962 to the present.
• If you have moved to Ripley since 1962 or your family chose not to submit a biography in 1962 then we would like the genealogy of your family.
• Biographies must be received by November 1, 2010.
• You may submit your biography clearly hand printed or typed but we prefer it be created in Microsoft Word.
• In addition to your biography please include the author’s name, full address, phone number and email address
• There is no charge for biographies up to 500 words. Over 500 words up to 600 words is $10.00, up to 700 words is $20.00 and up to 750 words is $25.00.
• The Ripley Bicentennial History Book will be available for sale in late 2011.
• A copy of the 1962 Sesquicentennial book Ripley, Ohio It’s History and Families is available to review at The Union Township Public Library in Ripley.
• Biographies may be mailed to:

Ripley Bio c/o Phil White
245 S. Second St.
Ripley, OH 45167.

or emailed to: ripleybook2012@yahoo.com

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