Ripon in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ripon College
Photographed By Keith L, October 28, 2007
1. Ripon College Marker
Inscription.
Ripon College. . Incorporated January 29, 1851. The first College building, East Hall, was staked out that spring by Ripon city founders David Mapes and Alvan Bovay. Chartered as Brockway College, it was renamed Ripon College in 1864 and graduated its first class, four women, in 1867. Although private and non-sectarian, it was given support by the Winnebago Convention of Presbyterian and Congregational Churches until 1868. A regiment of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry was mobilized here during the Civil War. The three original buildings are still in use.
Incorporated January 29, 1851. The first College building, East Hall, was staked out that spring by Ripon city founders David Mapes and Alvan Bovay. Chartered as Brockway College, it was renamed Ripon College in 1864 and graduated its first class, four women, in 1867. Although private and non-sectarian, it was given support by the Winnebago Convention of Presbyterian and Congregational Churches until 1868. A regiment of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry was mobilized here during the Civil War. The three original buildings are still in use.
Erected 1972 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 184.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1864.
Location. 43° 50.678′ N, 88° 50.414′ W. Marker is in Ripon, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. Marker is on Ransom Street north of West Blossom Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ripon WI 54971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Congregational Church of Ripon (within shouting distance of this marker); 401 Watson Street (approx. 0.2 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
