Oxford in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Upham Hall
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 26, 2019
1. Upham Hall Marker
the fourteenth president
of the university
1928-1945
who met the challenges
of depression and war
Alfred H. Upham
Member of the class of 1897
whose "Old Miami" tells the
story of her first century
and whose idealism lives in
the words of the alma mater
Presented by the Class of 1963
Erected by Miami University Class of 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 30.525′ N, 84° 44.026′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker can be reached from Bishop Circle, 0.2 miles west of South Patterson Avenue (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the archway in the middle of the building. Note: Through traffic on Bishop Circle is not permitted. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Bishop Circle, 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. Percy MacKaye / "The Poet's Shack" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Act of 1794 (about 800 feet away); William Holmes McGuffey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stanton's "Magnificent Dwelling" / Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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Also see . . .
1. Upham Hall (Miami University). Wikipedia article that also mentions Alfred H. Upham, the Upham Arch, and the legend of kissing under the arch. (Submitted on October 3, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Old Miami, the Yale of the Early West. Link to the book "Old Miami" on Archive.org. (Submitted on October 3, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 26, 2019
2. Upham Hall and Marker
View of Upham Hall from the west. The marker is to the right of the door in the archway.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 26, 2019
3. Upham Hall
View of Upham Hall from the east. The marker is in the archway.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
