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
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]
Class Gateway
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. It 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.
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: 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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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Kissing Circle (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The inscription on the street side of this marker is a quote from Article III of the Ordinance of 1787.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009
2. Ohio University 1804 Class Gateway (street side)
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.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009
4. Ohio University Class Gateway
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
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.
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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,993 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 7. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
