Mount Morris in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mount Morris College

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022

1. Mount Morris College Marker

Inscription. Rock River Seminary, the first institution of higher education in Northern Illinois, was established by the Methodist Church in 1839. Because of financial difficulties it was forced to close in 1879. The Church of the Brethren then purchased the campus and established Mount Morris Seminary and Collegiate Institute. In 1884 the name was changed to Mount Morris College. This building, "Old Sandstone," was recontructed in 1912, after the original "Old Sandstone," built in the 1850's, was partially destroyed by fire. Mount Morris College closed in 1932.

Erected 1974 by Ogle County Historical Society; Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 42° 2.853′ N, 89° 26.024′ W. Marker is in Mount Morris, Illinois, in Ogle County. Marker is at the intersection of South Wesley Avenue and East Front Street, on the right when traveling south on South Wesley Avenue. The marker is located in the City Park which was once the college campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 S Wesley Ave, Mount Morris IL 61054, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Samuel H Davis Lodge (a few steps from this marker); The Black Hawk War (approx. 5.2 miles away); Lorado Taft (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Black Hawk Statue (approx. 5.3 miles away); Welcome to Lowden State Park (approx. 5.3 miles away); Lincoln Highway (approx. 5.6 miles away); Illinois Lincoln Highway (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (approx. 5.6 miles away).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022

2. Mount Morris College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.