The first public observatory in the country, whose cornerstone John Quincy Adams laid in 1843 in his last public speech; its 1845 telescope still works.
Been here? Send us a photo — get credited as Freedom ScoutWhy it matters
The oldest working observatory in America.
Nearby in Ohio
Ohio Statehouse
Columbus, OH
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Dayton, OH
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, OH
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton, OH
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati, OH
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Cincinnati, OH