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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Parker House
Ohio History
Riverfront Stop
This is the home of John P. Parker in downtown Ripley. Mr. Parker was born a slave and, after repeated attempts to run away from his master in Alabama, finally bought his freedom. He started a successful iron foundry in Ripley (right beside this house) and was one of the first African Americans to obtain patents for his inventions. An active conductor for the Underground Railroad, he took runaway slaves across the river in his skiff and guided them through Ripley to the Rankin steps. Can you see the Rankin house up on the hill to the right?
Yes, I think you're correct that the house burned down and had to be rebuilt. The interior is actually set up as a museum now--there is no original furniture inside.
5 comments:
I've been there. Didn't the house burn down after Mr. Parker's death and they had to rebuild it?
Another amazing story.
Ripley must have been an interesting town to be in after dark. Really nice pictures.
Yes, I think you're correct that the house burned down and had to be rebuilt. The interior is actually set up as a museum now--there is no original furniture inside.
Sounds exciting!
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