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

The Sulphur Spring

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

1. The Sulphur Spring Marker

Photo Captions:
Upper Left Corner: Dunking a no dink Freshman
Lower Left Corner: Coeds drinking from spring on Sunday
Lower Right Corner: A party from Zanesville visits the Sulphur Spring

Inscription. Ohio Wesleyan owes its location to the initial efforts to establish a resort for healing purposes on the site of the Sulphur Spring. When the business faltered, Adam Poe, a pastor and several citizens purchased it and gave it to the Methodists for a Methodist College in 1841. The Sulphur Spring has served ever since as a gathering spot for students and faculty.

Erected by Ohio Wesleyan University Class of 1954.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 40° 17.802′ N, 83° 3.917′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker is about fifty feet north of Phillips Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1897 Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Ohio State Football Game (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Dr. Roy Paul Wittlinger (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tablet and Beech Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harrison Trail (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Cherry, Judge, Luckett Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome To The Labyrinth (about 300 feet away); Andrew Wilson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

The Sulphur Spring, Marker, and Class of 1954 Names image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2008

2. The Sulphur Spring, Marker, and Class of 1954 Names

Phillips Hall in background.

The Sulphur Spring and Class of 1954 Names image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2008

3. The Sulphur Spring and Class of 1954 Names

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

4. The Sulphur Spring Marker

OWU Class of 1954 Quote image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2008

5. OWU Class of 1954 Quote

As you stand, we once stood. Now our names in stone encircle this spring. Embrace our memories and enrich your own.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,715 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on April 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.