Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The University of Findlay

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

1. The University of Findlay Marker

Inscription.
The University of Findlay
was founded as Findlay College
in 1882 by the
Churches of God, General Conference
and the City of Findlay
Old Main opened on September 1, 1886,
for the first classes.

125th Anniversary
The University of Findlay
with its founding partners,
the Churches of God, General Conference,
and the citizens of Findlay, Ohio,
celebrates 125 years of tradition and
excellence in higher education.
February 8, 2007

The Front Mall of Old Main
has been redesigned and landscaped
through the generosity of
Richard & Sally Hollington
2002

Erected 2007 by University of Findlay.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1933.

Location. 41° 3.228′ N, 83° 39.074′ W. Marker is in Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock County. Markers flank entrance to Old Main, 1000 N. Main Street (Ohio Route 12). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Findlay OH 45840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 125th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Findlay College (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Findlay College (about 400 feet away); Old Main Original Bell (about 400 feet away); Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay (about 700 feet away); Founding Members (about 700 feet away); Original Cornerstone (about 700 feet away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Findlay.

The University of Findlay 125th Anniversary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

2. The University of Findlay 125th Anniversary Marker

Front Mall of Old Main Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

3. Front Mall of Old Main Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

4. The University of Findlay Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

5. Front Mall of Old Main Marker

Old Main and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010

6. Old Main and Markers

On rocks flanking entrance.

Findlay College's Old Main image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

7. Findlay College's Old Main

Original college building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 27, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.