New Concord in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Muskingum College

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

1. Muskingum College Marker

Inscription. The college was chartered by the Ohio General Assembly in March 1837. It was funded by a group of New Concord area residents, the Friends of Education. The original building burned in March, 1851. The College Hall was rebuilt by public subscription—primarily from area residents. The third college building, later named Paul Hall, was built in 1873.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1837.

Location. 39° 59.685′ N, 81° 44.111′ W. Marker is in New Concord, Ohio, in Muskingum County. It is on College Drive north of Main Street (U.S. 40), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Concord OH 43762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: College Drive Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of William Rainey Harper (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Francis Harper (about 500 feet away); New Concord War Memorial (about 500 feet away); New Concord (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Concord.

Also see . . . Muskingum College. This brief historical sketch is the best I could find online. The college's website does not discuss its history (or if it does, it keeps it well hidden). (Submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

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The Marker and Johnson Hall, Built in 1899 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

2. The Marker and Johnson Hall, Built in 1899

You might have to click on the image to zoom in to see the marker, which is on the left next to the second lamppost. Johnson Hall now houses the theater and art departments, the Louis Palmer Art Gallery, and the Layton Theater.

Paul Hall, Built in 1838 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

3. Paul Hall, Built in 1838

This building is a National Historic Site. Now houses the music department and practice rooms.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.