Hiram in Portage County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

History of Koritansky Hall

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 18, 2018

1. History of Koritansky Hall Marker

Inscription. The Mecca Community Church was constructed on what is now State Route 46 in Mecca, Ohio and dedicated in the fall of 1842. Identified as a place where James A. Garfield preached, it was purchased by Hiram College in 2007, reconstructed and dedicated in 2009 as the Garfield Meeting House, home of the Garfield Institute for Public Leadership. On May 12, 2012, it was renamed Koritansky Hall, honoring Professor of Political Science John C. Koritansky. The building received the award for merit for cultural resource preservation from the Cleveland Restoration Society in 2010.

Thomas V. Chema
President

Kenneth C. Moore
Chair, Board of Trustees

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 2012.

Location. 41° 18.585′ N, 81° 8.598′ W. Marker is in Hiram, Ohio, in Portage County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Garfield Road (Ohio Route 700) and Wakefield Road (Ohio Route 305). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hiram OH 44234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James A. Garfield (a few steps from this marker); Hiram College (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Creepy" Karpis and The Last Great Train Heist (approx. 2.9 miles away); Maple Industry in Garrettsville, Ohio

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Hart Crane (approx. 2.9 miles away); Commemorating the 120th Anniversary (approx. 2.9 miles away); Hart Crane American Poet (approx. 3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hiram.

Also see . . . Koritansky Hall. Hiram College (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 18, 2018

2. History of Koritansky Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.