Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Konneker Alumni Center
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021
1. Konneker Alumni Center Marker
This building is a gift to the alumni of Ohio University from Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Konneker. Dr. Konneker, class of 1943, physicist, is a pioneer in nuclear medicine, former president of the alumni association, and a loyal friend of the institution and higher education.
Built in 1901 by General Charles H. Grosvenor, an Athens resident and U.S. Congressman, the center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Acquired July 1980
Dedicated homecoming day, October 10, 1981
Erected 1981 by Class of 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1980.
Location. 39° 19.527′ N, 82° 5.924′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is on University Terrace, 0.1 miles north of East Mulberry, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 University Terrace, 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. Tupper Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Pancoast Gordy, Ph.D., LL.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio University Sundial (about 300 feet away); Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors
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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021
2. Konneker Alumni Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
