Muskingum College Campus Historic District

Muskingum College's historic campus sits just north of New Concord's business district in eastern Muskingum County, Ohio. The district gathers the buildings that shaped the college after its founding in 1837 under the Rev. Mr. Waddle, along with the College Drive United Presbyterian Church, reflecting the school's long Presbyterian ties. Buildings date from Paul Hall (1873) through Cambridge Hall (1927). Brown Chapel (1912) and Montgomery Hall (1921) were designed by architect Frank Packard, while J. Kerr Griffin designed Cambridge Hall. Brick construction, limestone trim and red tile roofs give the 1920s buildings a consistent look. Other features include Johnson Hall, Patton Hall (the first dormitory), the Little Theatre, the president's Manse, a powerhouse, and the Spoonholder, a gazebo over the college lake. The nomination presents the campus as an educational and cultural center for the region whose graduates include notable academic, political and church leaders.