Learn about the Cary Cottage
Step back in time at Cary Cottage at 7000 Hamilton Avenue in Mt. Healthy, the childhood home of poets Alice (1820-1871) and Phoebe (1824-1871) Cary. Nestled on the grounds of Clovernook’s Cincinnati facility, this historic cottage dates back to 1832 and tells the story of the Cary family—early settlers with a lineage tracing back to Sir Thomas Cary, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.
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Despite the hardships of pioneer life, Alice and Phoebe nurtured a love for poetry, finding inspiration in the poet’s corner of The Trumpet and Universalist Magazine, the only newspaper their family read. Many Cary family members were early settlers in Mt. Healthy, formerly known as Mt. Pleasant. Discover more about them on the Hamilton Avenue Road to Freedom.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cary Cottage welcomes visitors for tours by appointment from Monday to Friday for free (though donations are appreciated). To book your tour, call 513-522-3860.
Location
7000 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Public Information and Further Reading
7000 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Cary Cottage still stands and is now Clovernook – Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired.
The Cottage is open for tours by appointment only, Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge, though donations are accepted. To arrange a tour, please call 513-522-3860 and ask for a member of the development staff.
31-31 Cary Cottage – Remarkable Ohio
Alice Cary | The Poetry Foundation
Phoebe Cary | The Poetry Foundation
Cary Family | North College Hill, OH – Official Website
Related Article: Step Into History with the Freedom Journey App
About The Freedom Journey App
Follow Underground Railroad stories of courage along the Ohio River border with the GPS-mapped and historically accurate Freedom Journey App, filled with accredited content created by America’s River Roots in collaboration with the Cincinnati Museum Center and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Speak the names of the abolitionists and Freedom Seekers risking everything for freedom.
This digital platform leads to the pivotal stories that honor those who, against all odds, pursued freedom. These brave souls and specific locations still have much to say.
Credit: All content and images courtesy of America’s River Roots. Used with permission. This content was created in full accreditation and partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center. App content was authored by Holly Brians Ragusa
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