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

Ohio University

Peden Stadium

Photographed By Jamie Abel, May 3, 2011

1. Ohio University Marker

Inscription. Ohio University’s Peden Stadium is the oldest of the Mid-American Conference stadiums and one of the oldest of its type in the country. It was dedicated in 1929 with a victory over Miami University. The stadium served as housing for the influx of WWII veterans who enrolled at Ohio University following the war. On October 22, 1960, it was named in honor of former Bobcat head coach Don Peden who coached from 1929 to 1946 and compiled a record of 121 wins, 46 losses, and one tie.

Erected 2009 by Ohio University Intercollegiate Athletics Department and the Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 9-5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Sports • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1960.

Location. 39° 19.313′ N, 82° 6.167′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is on South Green Drive, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 'Input', 2004 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Silas Bingham House

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(about 600 feet away); Donald R. Johnson Memorial Channel (about 600 feet away); The Ordinance of 1787 (about 700 feet away); Cutler Botanic Gardens (about 700 feet away); Ohio's Cherry Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese Cherry Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walter International Education Center (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Also see . . . Don Peden. Wikipedia article on the former OU football coach. (Submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio.)

Additional commentary.
1. Historical Site Designation
Michael A Massa, a 1982 Ohio University Alumnus now living in Powell, Ohio, was the catalyst in having Peden Stadium nominated as an official Ohio Historical Site. He originally contacted the university’s athletic department, as well as the Ohio Historical Society, in 2008 with the idea and criteria for having Peden nominated.

In August of 2011, Athletic Director Jim Schaus presented Mr Massa with a Certificate of Appreciation in having

Photographed By Jamie Abel, May 3, 2011

2. Ohio University Marker

The marker can be seen to the right, sitting in a small plaza behind the north end zone next to a sculpture of the Bobcat.

presented the original idea in placing Peden Stadium among Ohio’s designated hisotorical sites. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted September 8, 2011.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021

3. Ohio University Marker

Photographed By Jamie Abel, May 3, 2011

4. Ohio University Marker

Peden Stadium home stands and press box.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.