William Henry Harrison served as the ninth President of the United States in 1841. Born in Virginia in 1773, he made his home in North Bend, Ohio, and is counted among the eight presidents associated with Ohio.
Harrison was a Whig. He was known for the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe, which inspired the famous campaign slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.
Key Moments
He served as governor of the Indiana Territory and later as a congressman and senator from Ohio. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history and died on April 4, 1841, just one month after taking office.
Ohio Connection
Harrison is buried at the William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial in North Bend, overlooking the Ohio River. His grandson, Benjamin Harrison, was born in North Bend and became the 23rd president.
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