Manasseh Cutler Hall

Manasseh Cutler Hall is a three-story brick structure topped by a wooden tower with a gabled roof and features a symmetrical nine-bay facade with Palladian windows. The building houses offices for the university president, provost, and senior administrative staff.

The building was constructed in 1816 as College Edifice and stands as the oldest academic structure in the Northwest Territory at Ohio University. Its construction marked the beginning of the university's permanent presence in the region.

The building honors Manasseh Cutler, a physician and minister who drafted the university charter and shaped early American higher education. His role in founding the institution makes this place a symbol of the region's intellectual origins.

The building is located at the center of College Green and is easily accessible from main campus pathways. Keep in mind that this is an active administrative area where not all spaces may be open for public exploration.

The building was struck by lightning in 1818, but heavy rains prevented a fire that could have destroyed the then-unfinished structure. This chance event allowed the building to survive and fulfill its important role on campus.

Location: Ohio

Location: Athens

Inception: 1816

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.32611,-82.10056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06