Ohio University, Athens

Name: Ohio University
Address: 30 Park Pl, Athens, 45701, United States
Telephone: (740) 593-2699

#4 among attractions in Athens

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Facts and practical information

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio, the tenth oldest public university in the United States and the 32nd oldest among public and private universities. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 28,000. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1804 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 39°19'27"N, 82°5'58"W

Address

30 Park PlAthens 45701 United States

Contact

(740) 593-2699

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Day trips

Ohio University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Athena Cinema, Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens Governmental Buildings, Athens County Public Libraries.

~1620 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Athena Cinema, Athens
8 min walk • The Athena Cinema is an movie theater in Athens, Ohio that has been continuously operating since 1915. Originally called Majestic Theatre, the name was eventually changed to Schine's Athena before its current incarnation, The Athena Cinema. Today, it is owned by Ohio University.
0.6 miSW
39°19'13"N • 82°6'33"W
Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens
16 min walk • Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
~910 ftN
City hall
Athens Governmental Buildings, Athens
5 min walk • The Athens Governmental Buildings are a complex of buildings in central Athens, Ohio, United States. Among these buildings are the Athens County Courthouse, the Athens City Hall, and the former post office, now Haning Hall of Ohio University.
1.1 miNE
Library
Athens County Public Libraries, Athens
28 min walk • The Athens County Public Libraries are a consortium of seven public libraries located in Athens County, Ohio. The library system was originally known as the Nelsonville Public Library. The original facility in Nelsonville was created in 1935 as an outgrowth of the Nelsonville school system.
~1000 ftN
Neighbourhood
College Green of Ohio University, Athens
5 min walk • The College Green of Ohio University is the university's central quadrangle lawn which saw the first academic buildings in the Northwest Territory. The green roughly sits aligned to the cardinal directions, with Manasseh Cutler Hall facing true north.
~1500 ftSW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Peden Stadium, Athens
8 min walk • Peden Stadium is an American football stadium on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Situated on the banks of the Hocking River with a seated capacity of 27,000, Peden Stadium has been the home of the Ohio Bobcats football team since 1929.
~1780 ftW
Basketball, Volleyball court, Sport venue
Convocation Center, Athens
9 min walk • The Convocation Center is a 13,000-seat multi-purpose arena that is home to the Ohio Bobcats basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams.
0.5 miW
Baseball, Sport venue, Sport
Bob Wren Stadium, Athens
13 min walk • Bob Wren Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Athens, Ohio on the campus of Ohio University. It serves as the home field for the Ohio Bobcats since opening on April 18, 1998 and Southern Ohio Copperheads since 2002. The Bobcats opened the facility by defeating the Bowling Green Falcons 4–1 in front of 1,389 fans.
~840 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
Ohio University Aquatic Center, Athens
5 min walk • Ohio University's Aquatic Center is the swimming and diving facility of the Ohio Bobcats. It has been home to Ohio Bobcats swimming and diving since it was opened on January 27, 1984 before a dual meet against the Youngstown State Penguins.
0.6 miW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Pruitt Field, Athens
15 min walk • Pruitt Field is a field hockey field located in Athens, Ohio on the campus of Ohio University. It serves as the home of the Ohio Bobcats women's field hockey program and opened in 2000.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Athens Downtown Historic District, Athens
11 min walk • Athens Downtown Historic District is a registered historic district in Athens, Ohio, listed in the National Register on September 30, 1982. It contains 88 contributing buildings, made from an assortment of materials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ohio University open?

Ohio University is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Ohio University?

Nearby attractions include Athens Governmental Buildings, Athens (5 min walk), College Green of Ohio University, Athens (5 min walk), Athens Downtown Historic District, Athens (11 min walk), Kennedy Museum of Art, Athens (16 min walk).