The Act of 1794
1732- 1932
The Act of 1794
In the name of the United States of America: It is hereby declared that one complete township or tract of land, of six miles square, to be located with the approbation of the governor, for the time being, of the territory northwest of the river Ohio, and in the manner, and within the term of five years aforesaid, as nearly as may be, the center of the tract of land herein before granted, hath been and is granted and shall be holden in trust, to and for the sole and exclusive intent and purpose of erecting and establishing therein an academy and other public schools and seminaries of learning, and endowing and supporting the same, and to for no other use, intent or purpose whatever.
by the president (signature G Washington)
Edmund Randolph
Secretary of State
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This tablet has been placed by the
Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution
to commemorate the Bicentennial Anniversary of
the birth of George Washington.
Erected 1932 by Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers.
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Location. 39° 30.549′ N, 84° 44.186′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Ohio, in Butler County. marker is on the campus of Miami University, on the porch of Harrison Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 349 East High Street, Oxford OH 45056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stanton's "Magnificent Dwelling" / Elizabeth Cady Stanton (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Holmes McGuffey House (about 800 feet away); Upham Hall (about 800 feet away); William Holmes McGuffey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mother of Fraternities (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alpha Delta Phi (approx. 0.2 miles away); Percy MacKaye / "The Poet's Shack" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oxford Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
