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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS9X_athens-first-settlement-1797_Athens-OH.html
In the spring of 1797, Rufus Putnam sent eleven "substantial men ... possessing firmness of character, courage, and discretion" to found a settlement on the bank of the Hockhocking River. In 1800 the territorial legislature named the community Ath…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS9W_ohio-university_Athens-OH.html
Ohio University's Peden Stadium is the oldest of the Mid-American Conference stadiums and one of the oldest of its type in the country. It was dedicated in 1929 with a victory over Miami University. The stadium served as housing for the influx of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA66_bicentennial-of-the-northwest-ordinance_Athens-OH.html
[Campus side of the marker]In commemoration of the Bicentennialof theNorthwest Ordinance of 1787Ohio University, the first public university established in the Old Northwest Territory, was founded on the principles of the ordinance.
[Street sid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA4H_the-elms_Athens-OH.html
The elm trees President McGuffey planted near this path in the 1840s stood for over 100 years. Their beauty is recalled each year when the community members gather for the Concerts under the Elms.Dedicated by the Class of 2005
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA4G_student-voices_Athens-OH.html
College Green has served as a forum for the voices of Ohio University's students throughout its history. Whether supporting civil rights, advocating for the abolishment of women's curfews, or in protest, students have and will continue to play a v…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA4A_ohio-university_Athens-OH.html
[Marker front]Manasseh Cutler, Rufus Putnam, Winthrop Sargeant, and Benjamin Tupper of the Ohio Company conceived Ohio University, which was encouraged by the Ordinance of 1787 and the Northwest Territorial Legislature in 1799, incorporated as the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA49_ohio-university-1915-alumni-gateway_Athens-OH.html
The Ohio University Alumni Gate was built with funds contributed by many alumni, with the original intent of honoring the class of 1815, which was the first graduating class. The largest contribution, however, came from Edward C. Berry, a black ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA46_athens-county-civil-war-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial_Athens-OH.html
The People of Athens Countyerectthis monumentin memory of those who volunteeredasSoldiers and Sailorsin defense of the Unionand to perpetuateFree Government.
The Peoplewill ever remember how much ofour national prosperityis due tothe patriotism…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3U_athens-county-vietnam-war-memorial_Athens-OH.html
Dedicated to the memory ofthe Athens County residentswho lost their lives in VietnamNovember 1990Richard A. Anders ? 23Joseph A. Bodnar ? 22Charles L Boling ? 22John W. Boyer ? 27Ronald L. Calentine ? 20Virgil L. Castle ? 19Michael A. Deeter ? 23R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3T_first-settlers-in-athens-county_Athens-OH.html
In MemoriamHonoring the first settlers in Athens Co.from the New England StatesAlvan Bingman · Silas Bingman · Isaac Barker · William Harper · John Wilkins · Robert Linzee · Edmond Dorr · William Do…