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COUNTERFEIT HOUSE
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Open: By appointment
Location: Monroe Township in Adams County, Ohio
Phone: 937-544-5454
The Counterfeit House was built in 1850 for the purpose of counterfeiting 50 cent pieces and $500 bills by Oliver E. Tompkins. The house is said to have had special "trick locks," exchange slots, and secret compartments built to look like chimneys. Please note that this is a private residence but tours are made available upon request.
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