John Rankin bust
1892 / Ella Rankin Copp / Ripley
This bronze bust of John Rankin was created by his granddaughter, Ella Rankin Copp, and sits atop the granite grave marker of Rankin and his wife Jane in Maplewood Cemetery (Ripley, OH). It was dedicated in 1892. Rankin, a Presbyterian minister, was a well-known abolitionist and member of the Underground Railroad network.
Location: Maplewood Cemetery, 700 Catherine St
Title
John Rankin bust
Description
This bronze bust of John Rankin was created by his granddaughter, Ella Rankin Copp, and sits atop the granite grave marker of Rankin and his wife Jane in Maplewood Cemetery (Ripley, OH). It was dedicated in 1892. Rankin, a Presbyterian minister, was a well-known abolitionist and member of the Underground Railroad network.
Creator
Date
1892
Subject
Source
"Rankin Day. Dedication of a bronze bust and granite monument. In memory of a famous abolitionist and Ripley's most noted citizen." (1892, May 11). The Ripley Bee. https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/siebert/id/1844
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
2038
Location City
Location County
Location Site
Location Street
700 Catherine St
Location Type
Installation Date
1892
Materials
Inscription
Inscribed on granite grave marker:
John Rankin/1793.-1886./Jean Lowrey/his wife/1795. 1878./Freedom's heroes
John Rankin/1793.-1886./Jean Lowrey/his wife/1795. 1878./Freedom's heroes
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