Ohio University McGuffey elms   Save
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Description: This image shows the McGuffey Elms at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The elms were planted by William Holmes McGuffey, the 4th President of Ohio University. They were planted during his tenure as President, between 1839 and 1842. Seven of the trees were removed in 1954, a victim of the Dutch elm disease. The parts that could be salvaged were made into plaques, gavels and other mementos. Some of the logs were made into benches which sat in the portico of the University Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06486
Subjects: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio); Ohio University
Places: Athens (Ohio); Athens County (Ohio)