Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

The Heart of Campus

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

1. The Heart of Campus Marker

Inscription. Just two years after the University's founding in 1893l the Oval was designed as the camps centerpiece. Crossing its lawn was discouraged until walkways were built with bricks that originally cobbled downtown streets. The walking mall's aid bears a seal with the school's motto,"Lux et Veritas"(Light and Truth), anchored by points honoring University scholars, presidents, distinguished alumni, honorary doctorates and the grizzly mascot.

Erected by University of Montana Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education.

Location. 46° 51.601′ N, 113° 59.225′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana

and in Glacier Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Grand Griz (a few steps from this marker); New Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Club Art Building (about 300 feet away); Women's Hall (about 400 feet away); The Oval (about 400 feet away); Corbin Hall (about 500 feet away); Nobel Laureate (about 600 feet away); University of Montana World War (I) Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the University of Montana campus. See https://www.campus-maps.com/umt/ for an interactive campus map.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

2. The Heart of Campus Marker

The Grand Griz and University Hall in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.