BUsiness collective
Building a vibrant business environment through promotion of regional tourism and supporting development. We strive to create a platform of success for our members while enhancing the quality of life in our community and preserving our historical legacy.
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Community services
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION
120 Waterworks Road
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4377
Healthsource of Ohio
Adult and Pediatric Medicine
14 North Second Street
(937) 392-4381
Brown County General Hospital
425 Home Street, Georgetown, Ohio
(937) 378-6121
PHARMACY
Bristow Pharmacy
100 Main St, Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1122
PUBLIC LIBRARY
RIPLEY LIBRARY
27 Main Street
Ripley, Ohio, 45167
937-392-4871
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
The library building began its history in 1910 when the Ripley Progress Club began to raise money to purchase the land on which the library stands.
In 1914 the town received $10,000 from the Carnegie Foundation for the actual structure, with the stipulation the library would be built above the 1913 flood level. The raised ground helps give the library its noble appearance, but did not save it from damage during the 1937 flood.
Late in 1915 the Union Township Public Library opened for business. The Prairie Style architecture designed by H.T. Liebert of Wausau, Wisconsin, was constructed of brick with a red tile roof and "ribbon" style windows. The glazed tile that decorates the exterior was made by the Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, better known for their beautiful art pottery.
In 1990 the first expansion was completed. Care was taken to match the style of the original building. In 1993 a meeting room was added, increasing our ability to be a full service library to the community.