George Hunt Pendleton House, Cincinnati

Name: George Hunt Pendleton House
Address: 559 Liberty Hl, Cincinnati, United States

#121 among attractions in Cincinnati

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The George H. Pendleton House is a historic house in the Prospect Hill Historic District of Cincinnati, Ohio. It was built in 1870 in the French Second Empire style. From 1879 until his death in 1889, this was the residence of Senator George Hunt Pendleton. As a U.S. Senator, Pendleton spearheaded civil service reform, meeting here in 1882 to draft the Pendleton Act, which created the Civil Service merit system. The building, now in mixed commercial and residential use, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. ()

Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 39°6'43"N, 84°30'16"W

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559 Liberty HlMount AuburnCincinnati United States

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George Hunt Pendleton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cincinnati Art Museum, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Immaculata Church.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati
14 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Eden Park of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Art Museum stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This esteemed institution has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape since its inception in 1881, making it one...
~1670 ftSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, Cincinnati
9 min walk • The Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati strikes a chord in the heart of Ohio as an entertainment hotspot that echoes the legendary Hard Rock brand. Nestled in the vibrant downtown area of Cincinnati, this casino offers a dynamic gaming experience in a city renowned for its...
~1910 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati
10 min walk • The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a regional theatre in the United States. It was founded in 1959 by college student Gerald Covell and was one of the first regional theatres in the United States.
0.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Immaculata Church, Cincinnati
14 min walk • The Church of the Immaculata, or Immaculata Church, is a Roman Catholic church atop Mt. Adams, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Church is located at 30 Guido Street. The church commemorates the Immaculate Conception and serves the Holy Cross–Immaculata Parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Emery Theatre, Cincinnati
14 min walk • The Emery Theatre, or Emery Auditorium, is a historic, acoustically exceptional theater located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Old St. Mary's Church, Cincinnati
12 min walk • Old St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Cincinnati's historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. It is the oldest continually-used house of worship in Cincinnati. Old St.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati
15 min walk • Know Theatre of Cincinnati is a non-profit theatre company located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, which produces contemporary and collaborative theatre that tends to be challenging and thought-provoking.
0.4 miSE
Monastery
Holy Cross Monastery and Church, Cincinnati
11 min walk • Holy Cross Monastery and Church is a registered historic building complex in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on September 13, 1978.
~1400 ftE
Novelty architecture
Elsinore Arch, Cincinnati
7 min walk • Elsinore Arch is a registered historic structure in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on March 3, 1980. The building, at Gilbert Avenue and Elsinore Place, was constructed in 1883 for the Cincinnati Water Works.
0.4 miNW
Park
Hopkins Park, Cincinnati
12 min walk • Hopkins Park is a small 0.895-acre urban park in the neighborhood of Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati, Ohio. The land was donated by merchant Lewis C.
~1750 ftNE
Tower
WKRQ Tower, Cincinnati
9 min walk • The WKRQ Tower is a free-standing lattice tower with triangular cross section used by WKRQ and WKRC-TV as well as several other radio stations located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Hunt Pendleton House?

Nearby attractions include Pendleton, Cincinnati (6 min walk), St. Paul Church, Cincinnati (6 min walk), Bernard Ratterman House, Cincinnati (7 min walk), Craft Connection Brewery Tours, Cincinnati (7 min walk).

How to get to George Hunt Pendleton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Hunt Pendleton House:

Bus

Liberty Hill & Hiram St • Lines: 19, 24 (1 min walk)
Highland Ave & Milton St • Lines: 19, 24 (3 min walk)

Tram

Hanke Exchange • Lines: 100 (12 min walk)
JACK Casino • Lines: 100 (13 min walk)