Oxford in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Holmes McGuffey
1800 - 1873
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. William Holmes McGuffey Memorial
University compiled the famous
McGuffey Readers which established
the social standards of the Great
Middle West of the United States
for three-quarters of a century.
Professor of Miami University 1825-36
President of Ohio University 1839-43
Professor of University of Virginia 1845-73
Eminent Divine and Philosopher
Peer of Great College Teachers
Inspirer of Young Men
The First Lesson of
The First McGuffey First Reader
1836
Lesson I.
The New Book.
Here is John.
And there are Ann and Jane.
Ann has got a new Book.
It is the First Book.
Ann must keep it nice and clean.
John must not tear the book.
But he may see how fast he can learn.
John and there learn
Erected by Federation of McGuffey Societies, National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, Faculty and Alumni of Miami University, Senior Class Miami University 1936.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 39° 30.468′ N, 84° 44.328′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Ohio, in Butler
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati and in the Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miami University Alumni Veteran's Tribute (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alpha Delta Phi (about 700 feet away); Stanton's "Magnificent Dwelling" / Elizabeth Cady Stanton (about 700 feet away); Mother of Fraternities (about 700 feet away); The Act of 1794 (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Holmes McGuffey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); This gateway is given to Miami University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to the Beeps Edible Demonstration Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
2. McGuffey Reader First Lesson
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. William Holmes McGuffey Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
4. William Holmes McGuffey Memorial
McGuffey Hall in background.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
5. William Holmes McGuffey Memorial
McGuffey Hall in background.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
6. William Holmes McGuffey Memorial
Campus Avenue, looking north, at left of photo.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
7. McGuffey Memorial Restoration Marker
made possible by
Robert '53 and Nancy '56 Hyde
in commemoration of the 90th anniversary
of the School of Education and Allied Professions
March 12, 1992
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
8. McGuffey Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 8. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
