Oxford Female Institute, historic school building in Ohio, United States
Oxford Female Institute is a historic school building constructed around 1850 at the corner of High Street and College Avenue in Oxford, Ohio. The three-story brick structure with tall windows occupies about one acre and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The school was founded around 1850 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church under its first principal, John Witherspoon Scott. Miami University took control in 1928 and used the building as a women's dormitory for over 60 years before leasing it to the Oxford Community Arts Center in 2001.
The school was one of the first centers for women's education in Ohio, marking the beginning of a shift toward providing formal learning opportunities for women. The building stands today as a symbol of this progress and honors the women who studied here and shaped their community.
The building sits at a quiet intersection in downtown Oxford and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view the historic structure and learn about its past through informational signs and local guides available in the area.
Caroline Scott, the daughter of a school founder, studied here and later married Benjamin Harrison, who became president in 1888. This connection links the local building directly to an important figure in American history and the nation's executive branch.
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