Ripley, Ohio is a village on the Ohio River in Brown County. Founded by Colonel James Poage, a Revolutionary War veteran who had been granted land in the area because of his service during the war. The settlement was first known as Staunton, when it was laid out in 1812, but was renamed in 1816 to honor General Eleazar Wheelock Ripley, a veteran of the War of 1812. Due to its location near the river and the slave state of Kentucky, Ripley was an early stop on the Underground Railroad.
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The local Ripley, Ohio auctioneering provides a number of different auctioneering services, which are outlined here, along with an auction schedule and contact data.
http://www.campbellauctions.net/
The community site features a guide to those interested in visiting Ripley, Ohio, including points of interest, local events and activities, as well as area services and businesses.
http://www.ripleyohio.net/
John P. Parker Museum & Historical Society
Named for an early settler of Ripley, Ohio, the organization was founded in 1996 for the purpose of preserving the legacy of John Parker and his family, and to maintain the historic Parker home. Visitor information, photographs, biographical data, and other resources are featured.
http://johnparkerhouse.org/
Offering banjo and guitar instruction for beginning and advanced musicians, Ripley Banjo Works is the home of Gunpowder Creek, an acoustic music duo specializing in American folk and traditional music. Its lessons, schedules, and biographical data are put forward.
http://www.ripleybanjoworks.com/
Published in Ripley, Ohio, the newspaper offers news, sports and community articles, death notices and classifieds. Advertising, contacts, and subscription information are included.
http://www.ripleybee.com/
Developed by the Ripley Main Street Program, the site features membership information, an overview of the organization’s administrative structure, and reports from its design, restructuring and other committees, as well as other promotional material.
http://www.ripleyohio.org/
General information about the historic bed and breakfast facility, overlooking the Ohio River in Ripley, Ohio, is offered, along with travel writer reviews, guest comments, photographs, rate and policy information.
http://www.thesignalhouse.com/
The log cabin rental is located on a two hundred acre farm in Brown County, just outside of Ripley, Ohio. Photographs, cabin details, a list of amenities, packages, rates, directions, and contact data are published.
http://www.meadowcrestfarms.com/
Located in downtown Ripley, Ohio, the library was founded in 1812. Its location, hours of operation, policies, and an overview of its services and resources. A community history is included.
http://www.ripleylibrary.com/
