Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Adrian College

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

1. Adrian College Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Chartered on March 28, 1859, Adrian College traces its origins back to a Wesleyan Methodist theological institute founded at Leoni, Michigan in 1845. This institution later became Michigan Union College. Strongly antislavery in its sentiments, the school was moved to Adrian in 1859 through the efforts of the antislavery leader and educator, Rev. Asa Mahan, who was elected first president of the new Adrian College. The college was transferred to the Methodist Protestant Church in 1868, and here for 71 years, leaders of this denomination were trained. In 1939 a denominational union of American Methodism resulted in the establishment of the Methodist Church. Adrian College is affiliated with this great church body.

Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 227.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1859.

Location. 41° 53.906′

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

N, 84° 3.509′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on South Madison Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker is 430 feet north of College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Madison Street, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cane Ceremony (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Williams / Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thinker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adrian College Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); South Hall Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Adrian Kiwanis Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); History of Kiwanis Trail and Trestle Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Spirit of Cooperation (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

2. Adrian College Marker

This marker is the nearest one in the picture.

Adrian College image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

3. Adrian College

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.