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

Bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance

Ohio University

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

1. Bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance Marker

This side faces the campus.

Inscription. [Campus side of the marker] In commemoration of the Bicentennial
of the
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Ohio University, the first public university established in the Old Northwest Territory, was founded on the principles of the ordinance.

[Street side of the marker] Ohio University 1804
Class Gateway Religion morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.

Erected by Class of 1986 and 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Landmarks • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 39° 19.642′ N, 82° 5.99′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Union Street and College Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Elms (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kissing Circle (about 300 feet away); Student Voices (about 300 feet away); Ohio University (about 300 feet away); Ohio University 1915 Alumni Gateway (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

More about this marker. The inscription on the street side of this marker is a quote from Article III of the Ordinance of 1787.

Ohio University 1804 Class Gateway </b>(street side) image. Click for full size.

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

2. Ohio University 1804 Class Gateway (street side)

This inscription is quoted from Article III of the Ordinance of 1787.

Northwest Ordinance Bicentennial Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Northwest Ordinance Bicentennial Marker

Marker is on the rear of class gateway, facing the college green.

Ohio University Class Gateway image. Click for full size.

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

4. Ohio University Class Gateway

Front of the Gateway, facing the street.

Ohio University Class Gateway Class of 1912 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., 39.32736

5. Ohio University Class Gateway Class of 1912 Marker

Donors of the original gateway to the College Green 1913 - 1961

Ohio University Class Gateway Class of 1949 Marker image. Click for full size.

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

6. Ohio University Class Gateway Class of 1949 Marker

In appreciation for providing a major portion of the class funds used for the construction of this gateway.

A nearby Great Seal of the State of Ohio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021

7. A nearby Great Seal of the State of Ohio

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.