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

Elliott Hall

Original Building at Ohio Wesleyan University

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

1. Elliott Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1833 as a health resort named the Mansion House Hotel, Elliott Hall is noted as Ohio's oldest collegiate Greek Revival building. The closure of the Bank of the United States and an economic panic in 1837 created nation-wide financial difficulties, which led to the decline of the luxury resort. Under the leadership of Reverend Adam Poe, minister of William Street Methodist Church, the citizens of Delaware purchased the building for the establishment of a Methodist college for men. Ohio Wesleyan University was chartered on March 7, 1842, and the founding building was named for Dr. Charles Elliott, Ohio Conference leader who helped examine the site and establish the university. In 1877, Ohio Wesleyan University and the Ohio Wesleyan Female College merged into a co-educational institution. Elliott Hall was moved to its present location in 1892 when University Hall was built.

Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Ohio Wesleyan University, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 8-21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Landmarks

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• Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1878.

Location. 40° 17.759′ N, 83° 3.974′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker can be reached from University Way. Marker is in front of Elliott Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry, Judge, Luckett Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Plan of the Town of Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); University Hall and Gray Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wesley Branch Rickey (about 300 feet away); The Sulphur Spring (about 400 feet away); This Tablet and Beech Tree (about 400 feet away); 1897 Memorial Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Elliott Hall Marker (on building) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

2. Elliott Hall Marker (on building)

Elliott Hall and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

3. Elliott Hall and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,394 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.