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

1897 Memorial Tree

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

1. 1897 Memorial Tree Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Provided for at the 40th Anniversary of the class as a memorial to their departed class mates

Erected 1937 by Ohio Wesleyan University Class of 1897.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 40° 17.818′ N, 83° 3.93′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker is on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan University, about 50 feet north of Phillips Hall. 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. Site of the First Ohio State Football Game (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Dr. Roy Paul Wittlinger (here, next to this marker); This Tablet and Beech Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Sulphur Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To The Labyrinth (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry, Judge, Luckett Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Harrison Trail

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(about 300 feet away); Andrew Wilson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

2. 1897 Memorial Tree Marker

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

3. 1897 Memorial Tree Marker

Looking northeast, with Henry Street in background.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

4. 1897 Memorial Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.