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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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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.