Bowling Green in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Frank J. Prout Chapel

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 1, 2020

1. Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker - left plaque

Inscription.
Left plaque
When Benedict Arnold in the late days of the American Revolution ravaged the state of Connecticut he burned the farm houses along his route. In 1792 these farmers were given land grants in the "Firelands,"- Erie and Huron Counties, Ohio, - as compensation for their losses. They brought with them to the settlements the church of which this is a replica.

Right plaque
Because of the keen interest of Frank J. Prout in Christian living and encouragement of worship for all faiths and creeds, this building shall be known as:
Frank J. Prout Chapel
Done by action of the Board of Trustees following his retirement as the third President of Bowling Green State University.

Plaque on nearby rock
In memory of
Dr. Frank J. Prout
Third President of
Bowling Green State University
who on October 5, 1946, founded the
campus' most rigorously perpetuated
tradition---the secret spirit
organization known as SICSIC.

Erected by Board of Trustees, Bowling Green State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1946.

Location.

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41° 22.581′ N, 83° 38.491′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Ohio, in Wood County. The chapel can be reached from the Student Union parking lot on the east side of Thurston Street, which is 0.2 mile north of East Wooster Street (state highway 64). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bowling Green OH 43403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle (within shouting distance of this marker); County of Wood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ridge School 1886-2013 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wood County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Honor And Rememberance (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wood County Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.

Also see . . .
1. Firelands. Wikipedia article (Submitted on March 6, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. President Frank J. Prout. Article on Bowling Green State University's Office of the President website. (Submitted on March 6, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

3. Prout Chapel. Bowling Green State University's University Libraries website entry (Submitted on March 6, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker - right plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 1, 2020

2. Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker - right plaque

Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker - plaque on nearby rock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 1, 2020

3. Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker - plaque on nearby rock

Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 1, 2020

4. Frank J. Prout Chapel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.