Yes, in 1855 Grant built a house on some land he had received as a wedding gift and called it 'Hardscrabble'. Click on the 'Grant's Cabin' link on this page to read more about it.
No. He was way too poor prior to the beginning of the Civil War and didn't believe in it. (Incorrect; see below) The above answer is absolutely incorrect. It is true that he was too poor to own...