A three-dimensional Cu(II) metal-organic framework, copper hydroxide p-pyridinecarboxylate hydrate, [Cu(OH)(C5H4NCO2)(H2O)-H-.], was synthesized by hydrothermally reacting copper nitrate with p-pyridinecarboxylic acid. The crystals were suitable for single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, which showed that the Cu(II) centers adopt a slightly distorted square pyramidal geometry. They coordinate to both the pyridyl and carboxylate functionalities of the pyridinecarboxylate bridging ligands. Infinite copper oxide chains run through the structure and are connected by p-pyridinecarboxylate (p-PyC) ligands. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n, a = 3.5521(2) angstrom, b = 15.8665(11) angstrom, c = 12,9977(g) angstrom, beta = 95.285(2)degrees, and Z = 4. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that the guest H2O molecules in the channels may be removed, and the material is stable to ca. 245 degrees C. Magnetic measurements indicated the material has one-dimensional (1D) antiferromagnetic ordering within the CU2+ chains with a Neel temperature of ca. 51 K. Data fitting to the Bonner-Fisher model yielded a coupling constant, J, of -7.3 cm(-1) and g factor of 2.15. The Curie tail below 20 K is due to a small amount of paramagnetic impurities, calculated to be similar to 0.2% in concentration. Further characterization of crystallinity and morphology are discussed, including powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), elemental analysis, and optical microscopy.