Adena Upstairs

Ohio History

Clay Bedroom

Then we ascended the stairs to the second floor of the mansion. The two children’s bedrooms were well separated from the guest rooms, as they would often entertain near strangers. The Henry Clay bedroom above is where Mr. and Mrs. Clay stayed on their yearly visit to Adena (they were cordial friends of the Worthingtons).


Monroe Bedroom

President James Monroe actually slept in this room when he stopped at Adena on a trip once. It is, by far, the fanciest room, with ornate wallpaper and its own fireplace. The three guest rooms held many other visitors as well—sometimes dozens would sleep here at a time!