Wilmington in Clinton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marble Hall
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
1. Marble Hall Marker
After World War II, colleges across the country struggled to house students following surges in enrollments made possible by the G.I. Bill. Wilmington College was no exception. The College's enrollment doubled compared to pre-war levels. On April 13, 1948, the president of Wilmington College, Samuel Marble, called a student rally and unveiled a plan to build a much needed men's dormitory entirely with volunteer labor and materials. Ground was broken that very day. In the months that followed, there was a great outpouring of public support and donations as faculty, students, and community members worked together to build the dormitory. The building was dedicated in honor of President Marble's leadership on October 27, 1950.
Erected 2012 by Wilmington College The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-14.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location. 39° 26.606′ N, 83°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Who Sends Thee?" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilmington College (about 600 feet away); David Linton (approx. ¼ mile away); 1968 Clinton County AFB C-119G Plane Crash (approx. 0.4 miles away); Military Air Disaster (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kenneth W. Faul (approx. 0.4 miles away); 302 TAW C-119 Accident Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); 907 TAG C-119G Accident Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
2. Marble Hall Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
3. Marble Hall Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
4. Marble Hall Marker
the cornerstone
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
5. Marble Hall Marker
sign above main entrance, west side of building
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 3, 2018
6. Marble Hall Marker
street sign on US 22, north end of campus
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 3, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
