Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cutler Botanic Gardens
1823–1973
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
1. Cutler Botanic Gardens Marker
Inscription.
Cutler Botanic Gardens. 1823–1973. On August 20, 1823, the Board of Trustees of Ohio University, of which Judge Ephraim Cutler was a leading member, set aside 300 acres “west of the College green” for a botanical garden and the site of a medical college, in memory of the co-founder of the University, Rev. Dr. Menasseh Cutler, who died July 26, 1823. The great Ginkgo Biloba nearby is a relic of these gardens, which are being commemorated this day August 20, 1973 by the planting of Franklinia Alatamaha by C. William O’Neill, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio. , This planting and plaque donated in honor of their botanical forefathers, the Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler and Judge Ephraim Cutler, by The Dawes Arboretum and for the Glory of God.
On August 20, 1823, the Board of Trustees of Ohio University, of which Judge Ephraim Cutler was a leading member, set aside 300 acres “west of the College green” for a botanical garden and the site of a medical college, in memory of the co-founder of the University, Rev. Dr. Menasseh Cutler, who died July 26, 1823. The great Ginkgo Biloba nearby is a relic of these gardens, which are being commemorated this day August 20, 1973 by the planting of Franklinia Alatamaha by C. William O’Neill, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio.
This planting and plaque donated in honor of their botanical forefathers, the Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler and Judge Ephraim Cutler, by The Dawes Arboretum and for the Glory of God.
Erected 1973.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.
Location. 39° 19.326′ N, 82° 6.306′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is at the intersection of South Shafer Street and Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east on South Shafer Street. Marker is next to the log house at this intersection and faces the stadium that is across the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Marker and the Franklinia Alatamaha (Ben Franklin Tree) on the Left
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
3. Former Grounds of the Cutler Botanic Gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,549 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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