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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B04_athens-county-infirmary_Millfield-OH.html
In the first quarter of the nineteenth century, when the general public believed that the insane and paupers could be rehabilitated into productive citizens, the Ohio Legislature gave authorization to county commissioners to establish county "p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ATH_dow-finsterwald-day_Athens-OH.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AT3_athens-national-guard-armory_Athens-OH.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AT0_the-berry_Athens-OH.html
The Berry Hotel, one of America's 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, ow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM179I_booker-t-washington_Athens-OH.html
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 the 26t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10FC_normandy-park_Athens-OH.html
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 wor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EW_memorial-auditorium_Athens-OH.html
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 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EQ_ohio-universitys-distinguished-visitors_Athens-OH.html
Susan Brownell AnthonyWoman Suffrage LeaderVisited 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 ballot." William…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10E8_manasseh-cutler-hall_Athens-OH.html
Oldest building of the first institution for higher education of the Northwest TerritoryThis tablet is dedicated to honorManassah Cutler1742 - 1823Chaplain in the Revolutionary WarMinister, Physician, Scentist, Teacher and Statesman. Through hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZV4_the-kissing-circle_Athens-OH.html
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 loy…
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