Hanover in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry C. Long

October 19, 1843 — January 19, 1901

— Advocate of Women's Education —

Henry C. Long Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

1. Henry C. Long Marker

Inscription. Long, an Indianapolis lumber dealer, was interested in supporting the education of women in Indiana. His generosity provided for the founding of Long College for Women of Hanover College in 1947. The women’s gymnasium (1957-93) was named for him. In 1994, this Administration Building was renamed to honor Long.

Erected by Hanover College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1843.

Location. 38° 42.752′ N, 85° 27.668′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue and Morse Lane, on the right when traveling east on College Avenue. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the Long Administration building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover IN 47243, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Katharine McAfee Parker (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Luther D. Wishard (about 600 feet away); Percy E. Goodrich (approx. 0.2 miles away); Josephine Ogle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas A. Hendricks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albert G. Parker, Jr.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. Dr. William Martyn Baird / Rev. Dr. Samuel Austin Moffett (approx. ¼ mile away); Stacks of Power (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Hanover College

Also see . . . Long College for Women.

The Long College for Women was a liberal arts, Presbyterian women's college associated with Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana between 1947 and 1978. Formally named Henry C. Long College for Women of Hanover College, Long College was the coordinate institution of Hanover. Hanover became a co-educational institution in 1879 when the Board of Trustees voted to fully accept female students into the college.

(Submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

2. Henry C. Long Marker

Marker is just right of entrance.

Long Administration Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

3. Long Administration Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.