Nestled in the heart of Mount Vernon, Ohio, America's Hometown, this remarkable High Victorian mansion, Circa 1830. It is home to the fifth generation family and a National Award Winning Bed and Breakfast.
The house is the former home of two prominent Ohio families. Dr. John Russell, physician and surgeon, was the first American to employ a female physician, Dr. Jane Payne, in 1852. His son-in-law, colonel William Cooper, a colonel in the Civil War with the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, had a distinguished career as an attorney, U.S. Congressman and Ohio Adjutant General.
The Russell-Cooper House has undergone a faithful and loving restoration to its Victorian era of elegance. In addition to its unique furnishings and decorations, visitors will find a fascinating array of historical Russell-Cooper memorabilia, Civil War items, antique medical devices, rare books and more.
Begin your stay with a warm welcome by the Innkeeper, who will make your stay a memorable one.
The elegance and character of the Russell-Cooper House is revealed in its high embossed ceilings, rich cherry, maple and walnut, classic etched and stained glass windows, and its many marble and carved cherry mantle fireplace. Curl up in the library or watch the birds from the four seasons sunroom