Oxford in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Birthplace of Caroline Scott Harrison
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
1. Birthplace of Caroline Scott Harrison Marker
National Society Daughters of
the American Revolution.
Wife of Benjamin Harrison
23rd president of
the United States of America
Erected by Oxford Caroline Scott Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1832.
Location. 39° 30.618′ N, 84° 44.362′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Ohio, in Butler County. It is at the intersection of South Campus Avenue and East High Street, on the right when traveling south on South Campus Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Campus Avenue, Oxford OH 45056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phi Delta Theta Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); This gateway is given to Miami University (within shouting distance of this marker); Phi Delta Theta (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother of Fraternities (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpha Delta Phi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sigma Chi Fraternity (about 600 feet away); Sigma Chi Fraternity Founding Site (about 700 feet away); Oxford Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Also see . . . Caroline Harrison (Wikipedia). Overview:
Caroline Lavinia Harrison (nιe Scott; October 1, 1832 October 25, 1892) was an American music teacher, artist, and the first lady of the United States from 1889 until her death. She was married to President Benjamin Harrison, and was the second first lady to die while serving in the role.(Submitted on June 25, 2025.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
2. Birthplace of Caroline Scott Harrison Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
3. Phi Delta Theta Headquarters
Rockwood, New York - courtesy Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
4. Caroline Harrison in dark dress with quilted cape
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 25, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
