Philomath College - Philomath, Oregon
N 44° 32.465 W 123° 22.236
10T E 470558 N 4932039
This College was chartered in 1865. The town grew up around it and took the same name.
Waymark Code: WMAHKK
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2011
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It now houses the Benton County Museum. The museum is open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:30. The admission is free. I believe you will well pleased. with the time you spend here. I am updating this listing to show current use.
A fine collection of artifacts, papers and photographs. They cover about anything you want to know about the Benton County area. They have the collections from Horner Museum that used to be in Corvallis, and the best collection of Camp Adair information around. They have a very good research program with much of the information computerized, some of which is available over the website.
Information placed on the sign by the street, includes:
Philomath College was chartered November 1865, as the United Brethren School for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and California. The name combines two greek words meaning love of learning. The building's center structure is 40 x 60 feet with 2 feet thick walls. The west wing was completed in 1905. The east wing in 1907. The coeducational college offered a classical curriculum which reflected pioneer dedication to education. After 62 years and more than 6,000 students, Philomath College closed in June 1929. Named for the college, the city of Philomath grew up about the campus.
In December 1972, the United States Department of the Interior placed the Philomath College building on the National Register of Historic Places.
Street address:
1101 Main St
Philomath, Oregon USA
County / Borough / Parish: Benton County
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Religion, Education
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Historic function: Education, Religion
Current function: Recreation and Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Hours of operation: From: 12:00 PM To: 4:30 AM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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