Congressman Dave Taylor of Ohio’s 2nd District has introduced legislation to rename the United States Postal Service building at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the “Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building.” The bill is supported by a bipartisan group of Ohio representatives, including Greg Landsman, Jim Jordan, Bob Latta, Mike Rulli, Max Miller, Warren Davidson, Mike Turner, Shontel Brown, Troy Balderson, Dave Joyce, and Mike Carey.
“As one of the eight great presidents home-grown in our Buckeye State, President Ulysses S. Grant played a pivotal role in securing the Union’s victory in the Civil War and advancing civil rights during the Reconstruction period,” said Congressman Taylor. “As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, it is only fitting that we honor a hometown leader who helped shape the course of American history. I am proud to introduce this bill on the anniversary of both of his inaugurations to establish the first post office in the United States honoring the life and legacy of Georgetown’s very own President Ulysses S. Grant!”
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio and spent his early years in Georgetown before attending West Point Military Academy. He later served with distinction during the Mexican-American War and became known for his leadership during key battles of the Civil War such as Fort Donelson and Appomattox. In 1864 he was appointed Lieutenant General after Congress reestablished that rank.
Grant became president on March 4, 1869 at age 46 and was inaugurated for a second term on March 4, 1873. During his presidency he worked on civil rights issues including establishing the Department of Justice and supporting adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment.
Congressman Taylor’s bill seeks to commemorate both anniversaries of Grant’s presidential inaugurations by naming this post office after him—the first such designation in honor of President Grant in the United States.
Congressman Taylor represents several counties across southern Ohio and serves on both the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the House Agriculture Committee. Before joining Congress he worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County and later led his family’s concrete business.
For more information about Congressman Taylor or to read the full text of this bill visit taylor.house.gov.
