University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande (HM2B8T)

Location: Rio Grande, OH 45674 Gallia County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 52.903', W 82° 22.812'

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Founders: Nehemiah and Permelia Atwood

This historic marker is on the western boundary
of the original 10 acre Rio Grande, College Campus,
founded and endowed by Nehemiah and Permelia
Atwood. The campus was located on the southeast
corner of the Atwood Farm. Construction of Atwood
Hall and the Boarding Hall began in 1875. The
College was organized on November 1, 1875, dedicated on August 29, 1876, and opened for classes on September 13, 1876. Rio Grande College was
incorporated as a non-profit educational institution
by the State of Ohio on May 30, 1883.
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HM NumberHM2B8T
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Year Placed1989
Placed ByThe Ohio Historical Society, Gallia County Historical Society, O.O. McIntyre Park District and the University of Rio Grande Board of Trustees
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 380284 N 4304555
Decimal Degrees38.88171667, -82.38020000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 52.903', W 82° 22.812'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 52' 54.18" N, 82° 22' 48.72" W
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Area Code(s)740
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 416 W College St, Rio Grande OH 45674, US
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