Historical Markers and War Memorials in Athens, Ohio
Athens is the county seat for Athens County
Athens is in Athens County
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On North Court Street north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Berry Hotel, one of Americas premier hotels, stood here from 1892 to 1974. Athenian Edward Cornelius Berry, a free black who had been educated at the Albany Enterprise Academy, and his modest wife, Martha Jane (Mattie) Berry, built, owned and . . . — — Map (db m122455) HM
On Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
The People of Athens County
erect
this monument
in memory of those who volunteered
as
Soldiers and Sailors
in defense of the Union
and to perpetuate
Free Government.
The People
will ever remember how much of
our national . . . — — Map (db m15558) HM
On Court Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street.
To honor and commemorate
the Revolutionary Soldiers
buried in Athens County, Ohio
Daniel Anderson
Thomas Arnold
Isaac Barker
Ebenezer Barrows
Hopson Beebe
Alvan Bingham
Silas Bingham, Sr.
William Bodwell
John Bowman . . . — — Map (db m15544) HM
On Court Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
Dedicated to the memory of
the Athens County residents
who lost their lives in Vietnam
November 1990
Richard A. Anders 23
Joseph A. Bodnar 22
Charles L Boling 22
John W. Boyer 27
Ronald L. Calentine 20
Virgil L. Castle . . . — — Map (db m15546) WM
On East Washington Street, 0.1 miles east of North Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the spring of 1797, Rufus Putnam sent eleven “substantial men ... possessing firmness of character, courage, and discretion” to found a settlement on the bank of the Hockhocking River. In 1800 the territorial legislature named the . . . — — Map (db m42163) HM
On Carpenter Street at North Court Street, on the left when traveling east on Carpenter Street.
In the first years of the twentieth century. Athens citizens formed
a new National Guard company. The guardsmen initially held drill
at the Campbell Block on Court Street, but soon the Athens
Commercial Club began advocating for an armory from . . . — — Map (db m122452) HM
On West State Street at Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling west on West State Street.
Plaque A
In Memoriam
Civil War
James Bartlett
James Brownlee
John Bush
John Buffington
Rans Carpenter
James Cambron
Dave Carsey
Thomas Day
William Drake
Henry Dean
Capt. John Dean
Chas. Finsterwald . . . — — Map (db m173932) WM
Near Union Street at College Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Campus side of the marker]
In commemoration of the Bicentennial
of the
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Ohio University, the first public university established in the Old Northwest Territory, was founded on the principles of the . . . — — Map (db m15635) HM
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Front:
In this house, on 11 August 1886, famed African-American educator Booker T. Washington married Olivia A. Davidson. Residents at the time were Mary Davidson Elliott (sister of Olivia) and her husband Dr. Noah Elliott, a veteran of . . . — — Map (db m63680) HM
On South Shafer Street at Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east on South Shafer Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m10908) HM
On Richland Avenue just south of South Shafer Street, on the right when traveling south.
In tribute to Donald R. Johnson (1904-1973) who faithfully, devotedly and effectively served as secretary-treasurer of the Hocking Conservancy District
from its inception until the completion of the Athens Flood Protection Project (1972) of . . . — — Map (db m189702) HM
On Country Club Road (Local Road 559) south of State Route 56, on the left when traveling south.
Golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus first
met on the golf course at the Athens Country Club
in Athens, Ohio. The event was a celebration for
native son Dow Finsterwald, winner of the 1958
PGA Championship. Due to the significance of . . . — — Map (db m122477) HM
Near West State Street, 0.1 miles west of North Lancaster Street, on the right when traveling west.
As a tribute to the loyalty,
faithfulness, and heroism of
Eliza Davidson
this memorial is erected by the
school children and citizens of
Athens County, June 14, 1934
Born a slave, emancipated, she became the faithful companion of . . . — — Map (db m173927) HM WM
On North Court Street just north of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
First Presbyterian
Church — — Map (db m189660) HM
On Court Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
In Memoriam
Honoring the first settlers in Athens Co.
from the New England States
Alvan Bingman
Silas Bingman
Isaac Barker
William Harper
John Wilkins
Robert Linzee
Edmond Dorr
William Dorr
Barak Dorr
John Chandler . . . — — Map (db m15545) HM
On South Green Drive just east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Bicentennial Park was created in 2004 as part of the celebration of the bicentennial of the founding of Ohio University and was dedicated on May 30, 2004.
The most prominent feature of the 3.5-acre park, is the earthwork installation . . . — — Map (db m189705) HM
On South Shafer Street, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Presented by President Kazuo Yamada Chubu Institute of Technology
In honor of the 175th anniversary of Ohio University and in recognition of the exchange program between Chubu Institute and Ohio University September 14, 1979 — — Map (db m189701) HM
On Park Place close to University Terrace, on the right when traveling east.
Keen and original in mind, honest and independent in thought, appealing and forceful as a teacher, he inspired his students with zeal for the truth. In grateful remembrance they placed this tablet. — — Map (db m189692) HM
On University Terrace, 0.1 miles north of East Mulberry, on the right when traveling north.
This building is a gift to the alumni of Ohio University from Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Konneker. Dr. Konneker, class of 1943, physicist, is a pioneer in nuclear medicine, former president of the alumni association, and a loyal friend of the . . . — — Map (db m189691) HM
On West Mulberry at South Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Mulberry.
Lynching in America Following the Civil War, violent resistance to rights for and equality for Black Americans and an ideology of White supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children. Thousands of Black people were . . . — — Map (db m173835) HM
Oldest building of the first institution for higher education of the Northwest Territory
This tablet is dedicated to honor
Manassah Cutler
1742 - 1823
Chaplain in the Revolutionary War
Minister, Physician, Scentist, Teacher and . . . — — Map (db m53820) HM
Memorial Auditorium stands as a testament to the dedication of Ohio University alumni, who raised funds for its construction. Completed in 1928, Memorial Auditorium was erected to honor those who have died serving our country; this includes past . . . — — Map (db m53845) HM
Near West Union Street (Ohio Route 56) east of Hospital Drive, on the left when traveling east.
(side A)
Born a slave in Texas on August 1, 1844, Holland was brought to the integrated Albany Manual Labor University in 1851 by his friend and owner where he learned the trade of shoemaker. He acted as a servant to Colonel Nelson Van . . . — — Map (db m173925) HM
On Richland Avenue at Plains Road (Ohio Route 682), on the left when traveling south on Richland Avenue.
In honor of the War Correspondents who landed in Normandy, France, on D Day, June 6, 1944, with Allied Invading Forces; and others who joined them to report the Crusade Across Europe to bring freedom to that continent and the eventual end of a . . . — — Map (db m53863) HM
On Union Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
[Marker front]
Manasseh Cutler, Rufus Putnam, Winthrop Sargeant, and Benjamin Tupper of the Ohio Company conceived Ohio University, which was encouraged by the Ordinance of 1787 and the Northwest Territorial Legislature in 1799, . . . — — Map (db m15564) HM
On South Green Drive, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
Ohio Universitys 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 . . . — — Map (db m42162) HM
On Union Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
The Ohio University Alumni Gate was built with funds contributed by many alumni, with the original intent of honoring the class of 1815, which was the first graduating class. The largest contribution, however, came from Edward C. Berry, a black man . . . — — Map (db m15562) HM
On University Terrace, 0.1 miles south of East Union Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of first Ohio University
building erected in 1807
Here Hon. Thomas Ewing
was graduated in 1815
One of the first two graduates — — Map (db m42164) HM
Susan Brownell Anthony
Woman Suffrage Leader
Visited October 19, 1878
"To secure both national and 'domestic tranquility,' to 'establish justice,' to carry out the spirit of our Constitution, put into the hands of all women....the . . . — — Map (db m53838) HM
On South Shafer Street, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The blossoms of Ohio University's iconic cherry trees symbolize the arrival of springtime in Athens. The trees serve as a living commemoration of the University's longest institutional partnership, with Chubu University, located in Kasugai, . . . — — Map (db m189699) HM
College Green has served as a forum for the voices of Ohio University's students throughout its history. Whether supporting civil rights, advocating for the abolishment of women's curfews, or in protest, students have and will continue to play a . . . — — Map (db m15570) HM
The elm trees President McGuffey planted near this path in the 1840s stood for over 100 years. Their beauty is recalled each year when the community members gather for the Concerts under the Elms.
Dedicated by the Class of 2005 — — Map (db m15571) HM
The Kissing Circle holds fond memories for decades of Ohio University Alumni, and symbolizes our affection and dedication to one another. May it remind future students, as it has those of the past, of valued friendships formed here and inspire . . . — — Map (db m53075) HM
On Richland Avenue at South Shafer Street and South Green Drive, on the left when traveling north on Richland Avenue.
Silas Bingham arrived in Athens in 1797. His home, originally built on South College Street, is the oldest house in Athens and one of the few remaining examples of a two-story log building in the area.
Since the commissioners held meetings in . . . — — Map (db m10909) HM
On Park Place close to South Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Walter International Education Center is made possible through the generosity of Robert D. and Margaret M. Walter and Sigma Chi Fraternity. This location was the former site of the Sigma Chi chapter house from 1949 to 2003. — — Map (db m189694) HM
On West Union Street just west of Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Capt. K.T. Crossen - Co. K. 102 Inf. A.E.F Private James Gabriel-Co. L. 166 Inf.
Killed in action battles Chauteau-Thierre and Argonne Woods, France - 1918. — — Map (db m189658) WM
