Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana University East
Whitewater Hall
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021
1. Indiana University East Marker
In 1946, Indiana University joined Earlham College to form an extension center in Richmond to meet the regions educational needs. The center offered the first two years of college credit through evening classes held at the Earlham campus. In 1967, Purdue University and Ball State University partnered with the center to expand vocational and technical courses.
By 1970, community members raised funds for a new campus and IU began assuming administrative responsibilities. In 1971, the center became Indiana University East, the sixth regional campus of IU. Construction of the first building, later Whitewater Hall, was completed in 1974. The new campus was dedicated in 1975 and first bachelors degree awarded in 1977.
Erected 2019 by Indiana Historical Bureau and the Trustees of Indiana University. (Marker Number 89.2020.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 39° 52.15′ N, 84° 52.961′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It can be reached from Chester Boulevard (U.S. 27) just north of Locust Drive, on the right when traveling north
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Whitewater Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Four Boulders (approx. 0.8 miles away); Thistlethwaite Falls (approx. 1.7 miles away); Richmond's Record Roots (approx. 2½ miles away); Mendenhall-Clay Debate/Confrontation (approx. 2.7 miles away); Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) (approx. 2.7 miles away); Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (approx. 2.7 miles away); United States Conflicts 1980-1996 (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021
2. Indiana University East Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021
3. Indiana University East Marker
Whitewater hall can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021
4. Whitewater Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
