Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

"The Hick House"

1893 - 1904

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 29, 2021

1. "The Hick House" Marker

Inscription. Site of West Virginia University's first building erected solely for the work of medical education. This 14' by 20' structure was built at a cost of $350 and used for dissection of cadavers. It became known locally as "The Hick House” due to a misunderstanding of the Latin word "Hic” from the burial phrase "Hic Jacet” (here lies).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine.

Location. 39° 38.193′ N, 79° 57.319′ W. Marker is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker can be reached from Campus Drive east of Beechurst Avenue (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling east. The marker is in the courtyard between the Life Sciences and Business and Economics Buildings on the downtown campus of West Virginia University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Campus Drive, Morgantown WV 26505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mountaineer Field (a few steps from this marker); Eberly College of Arts and Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodburn Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Centenary (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Woodburn Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chitwood Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 29, 2021

2. "The Hick House" Marker

Woodburn Hall can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.