Hudson in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Middle College
1826 - 1912
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2011
1. Middle College Marker
was laid the cornerstone of
the first college edifice
in the Western Reserve, later
called Middle College.
It marked the beginning of
Western Reserve University
Erected by Western Reserve Academy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1826.
Location. 41° 14.703′ N, 81° 26.2′ W. Marker is in Hudson, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is on College Street near Chapel Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson OH 44236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Reserve College and Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North College (about 300 feet away); Loomis Observatory (about 500 feet away); President's House (about 500 feet away); First Log House in Summit County (approx. 0.2
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2011
2. Middle College and Marker
this page online
Regarding Middle College. Middle College is along historic Brick Row, on the Western Reserve Academy campus.
Also see . . .
1. History of Western Reserve Academy. (Submitted on October 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Case Western Reserve University. (Submitted on October 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Case Western Reserve University. (Submitted on October 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
