Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Student Voices

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

1. Student Voices Marker

Inscription. College Green has served as a forum for the voices of Ohio University's students throughout its history. Whether supporting civil rights, advocating for the abolishment of women's curfews, or in protest, students have and will continue to play a vital role in shaping Ohio University.

Erected by Class of 2005.

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

Location. 39° 19.633′ N, 82° 6.052′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. It can be reached from the intersection of Court Street and Union Street. Marker is in brick pathway leading from the 1915 Alumni Gateway to the Athens County Civil War Memorial, about 100 feet from intersection of Court Street and Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Hocking Hills.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ohio University (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio University 1915 Alumni Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Elms (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance

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(about 300 feet away); Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors (about 400 feet away); Memorial Auditorium (about 400 feet away); Manasseh Cutler Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Kissing Circle (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Student Voices Marker in Pathway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

2. Student Voices Marker in Pathway

Looking west toward the Alumni Gate.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,640 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.