Ohio University Compass Rose - Athens, Ohio
Posted by: linkys
N 39° 19.645 W 082° 05.998
17S E 405191 N 4353688
Compass rose in front of the Class Gateway entrance to Ohio University.
Waymark Code: WMC9YG
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2011
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This bronze replica of the Great Seal of Ohio showing the four cardinal points is embedded in the brick terrace in front of the gate. Ohio University is the oldest university in the state and this entrance helps to celebrate its heritage. Embedded on a nearby plaque are the words: Religion morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.