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Birthplace of the University of Oklahoma

Cleveland County
Location: 206 West Main Street in Norman
Coordinates: 35.219846, -97.445395
Material: Other (Brick with bronze plaque)
Sponsor(s): Oklahoma Historical Society
Topics: Education; Social/Cultural; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

At this site, known as Rock Building, the first classes of the University of Oklahoma were held on September 15, 1892. Faculty consisted of David Ross Boyd, President; William N. Rice, Languages; Edwin C. DeBarr, Sciences; French S. E. Amos, English and History.

Note: This marker has been removed. Replacement marker is pending.

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University of Oklahoma

Cleveland County
Location: on US-77 in Norman
Coordinates: 35.194370, -97.423566
Material: Aluminum
Sponsor(s): Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Topics: Education; Social/Cultural; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

The University of Oklahoma was established by the first Territorial Legislature in 1890 and classes began in 1892. Cleveland County, Oklahoma Territory, contributed $10,000 and citizens of Norman donated forty acres for the campus. David Ross Boyd was the first president.

Note: This marker no longer exists.

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