John Rankin House

Interesting and educational!

I know the basics of the Underground Railroad but don't remember learning about John Rankin specifically. There is a lot to learn! Fortunately, the tour guide, Sarah, has a tremendous amount of knowle...

Loved it!

Nobody really knew much about John Rankin in my family, but we decided to stop because we were in the area. We left as experts! Our tour guide was amazing! We took the last tour of the day and he took...

Important historical site and excellent docent!

7 of us (teens to adults) toured the John Rankin House on a Sunday afternoon. We had an excellent docent who kept us engaged and told the story of John Rankin and the 2000 enslaved people who he helpe...

Don’t miss this gem!

I was completely moved by the courage of John Rankin and his family. Our guide, Howard, made them come alive. Howard told the history of this stop on the Underground Railroad by explaining the profoun...

Moving History Come Alive

This site is a truly hidden gem of American history. The guided tour is a wonderful experience that upfolds the history of the patriots who lived here and served not only Ripley, Ohio's spiritual nee...