Jacob D. Cox House, Cincinnati

Name: Jacob D. Cox House
Address: Cincinnati, United States

#248 among attractions in Cincinnati

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The Jacob D. Cox House is a historic residence located on Gilman Avenue in the Mount Auburn neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. An Italianate structure built in 1880, it was the home of prominent politician Jacob Dolson Cox. A native of Montréal in Lower Canada, Cox settled in Ohio in the 1840s, served in the Ohio Senate from 1859 to 1861, and later served as the United States Secretary of the Interior during the Grant administration. A resident of Gilman Avenue from 1883 to 1897, Cox held office as the president of the Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway and as the dean of the University of Cincinnati's law school. His two-year service as president of the University of Cincinnati occurred during his residence at the house, which concluded upon his retirement to Oberlin, Ohio. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°7'19"N, 84°30'19"W

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Day trips

Jacob D. Cox House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bogart's, Cincinnati Art Museum, Mecklenburg Gardens, William Howard Taft National Historic Site.

0.6 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bogart's, Cincinnati
16 min walk • Bogart's, nestled in the vibrant heart of Cincinnati, Ohio, is an iconic music venue that has been pulsating with life and rhythm since its inception. This storied establishment has become a staple of the Cincinnati music scene, offering a platform for both emerging...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati
15 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...
0.8 miN
Nightlife, Restaurant, Italianate architecture
Mecklenburg Gardens, Cincinnati
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cincinnati, Mecklenburg Gardens stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its enduring love for traditional German cuisine and beer gardens. Established in 1865, this historic restaurant and beer garden offer a charming...
~1230 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati
6 min walk • William Howard Taft National Historic Site is a historic house at 2038 Auburn Avenue in the Mount Auburn Historic District of Cincinnati, Ohio, a mile north of Downtown.
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati
22 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
St. George's Catholic Church, Cincinnati
15 min walk • Old Saint George Church is a historic Catholic church in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, near the University of Cincinnati. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1980, as St. George Parish and Newman Center.
0.4 miN
Church
Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati
11 min walk • Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its pastor is the Rev. Stacey Midge, who holds a Masters of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary, 2003.
0.7 miSE
Novelty architecture
Elsinore Arch, Cincinnati
18 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.
0.7 miS
Museum
George Hunt Pendleton House, Cincinnati
18 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSW
Park
Jackson Hill Park, Cincinnati
13 min walk • Jackson Hill Park is a Cincinnati park located in the neighborhood of Mt. Auburn, purchased by the city in 1930. The park is owned and operated by the Cincinnati Park Board.
0.5 miNE
Museum
American Sign Museum, Cincinnati
13 min walk • The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, preserves, archives, and displays a collection of signs. The museum also displays the equipment utilized in the design and manufacture of signs. Tod Swormstedt began working on the museum in 1999. It opened to the public in 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacob D. Cox House?

Nearby attractions include Mount Auburn Historic District, Cincinnati (5 min walk), William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati (6 min walk), Glencoe–Auburn Hotel and Glencoe–Auburn Place Row Houses, Cincinnati (7 min walk), Hopkins Park, Cincinnati (9 min walk).

How to get to Jacob D. Cox House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jacob D. Cox House:

Bus

Reading & McGregor • Lines: 43 (6 min walk)
Dorchester Ave & Young St • Lines: 19, 24 (8 min walk)

Tram

Findlay Market–Race • Lines: 100 (22 min walk)
Brewery District • Lines: 100 (23 min walk)