Oxford in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alpha Delta Phi
Older Marker on the South Porch
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
1. Alpha Delta Phi Marker
In October 1833 was organized at Old Miami a chapter of Alpha Delta Phi- the first Greek letter fraternity to expand west of the Alleghenies. With this event Miami became the fourth college in the United States to recognize fraternities. From about 1840 to the closing of Old Miami, the chapter occupied quarters in this building, then known as the Mansion House.
The chapter’s roll included these names which became engraved in Miami history.
Robert Hamilton Bishop • Orange Nash Stoddard • Charles Elliott • David Swing • Lazarus Noble Bonham
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.
Location. 39° 30.573′ N, 84° 44.373′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Campus Ave, on the left when traveling east on East Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 East Walnut, 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. Mother of Fraternities (a few steps from this marker); William Holmes McGuffey (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Act of 1794 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oxford Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
2. Alpha Delta Phi Marker
marker on the brick wall of the south porch
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
3. Alpha Delta Phi Marker
marker as seen from Walnut Street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
4. Alpha Delta Phi Marker
two markers are visible, one to the right, and one on the porch to the left
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 7, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
