Point Pleasant was
platted in 1813.[1] A post office called Point Pleasant that was established in 1826 remained in operation until 1983.[2] By 1833, Point Pleasant had about 130 inhabitants.[3] The
Ohio River flood of 1937 inundated the community.[4]
Point Pleasant is the
birthplace of
U.S. PresidentUlysses S. Grant.[5] The one-story
cottage where he was born was taken by barge on a tour across the country, then by rail to
Columbus, Ohio, where it was displayed at the
Ohio State Fairgrounds. It was returned to Point Pleasant in 1936, where it has been restored with period furniture and opened to tours.
Gallery
Point Pleasant community sign
Junction of US Highway 52 and Ohio Highway 232 in Point Pleasant