Promont facts for kids
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Milford, OH |
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| NRHP reference No. | 80002959 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1980 |
Promont is a very old and special house located in Milford, Ohio, in the United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1865. This house is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. For many years, Promont was the home of John M. Pattison. He was the 43rd Governor of Ohio, serving from 1879 until he passed away in 1906.
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The History of Promont House
Promont was built in 1865 by a person named William McGrue. It was built on a hill overlooking the village of Milford, OH and the Little Miami River. This beautiful house is designed in the Italianate Victorian style.
A Governor's Home
In 1879, John M. Pattison bought Promont. He was a very important person who became the 43rd Governor of Ohio. Promont became his official home while he was governor.
Governor Pattison became very unwell during his time in office. After his inauguration on January 8, 1906, he was too sick to stay in the state capital. He returned home to Promont that very day. He never went back to Columbus, the capital city. Instead, Governor Pattison managed the state government from his home at Promont until he passed away on June 18, 1906.
Promont Becomes a Museum
Promont remained a private home for many years. In 1983, James Kirgan generously donated the house. He gave it to the Greater Milford Area Historical Society. This made it possible for the public to visit and learn about its history.
Because of its importance, Promont was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on November 21, 1980.
Promont Today: A Historic Museum
Today, Promont is a historic house museum. This means it is open to the public for tours. Visitors can see what a Victorian-style home looked like.
The house is filled with furniture and decorations from the Victorian era. It also has special exhibits about local history. There is even a historical library inside. This library has lots of information about the local area.
