Founded
in 1837 as the Marshall Academy, the former primary school has evolved over
the decades to become a primary source of higher education for the state
and country.As you walk around the Marshall Campus, do you notice the buildings? Do you take the time to see all the faces? Can you hear the voices of the people who have walked the same path as you are walking? Can you feel the history?
Take a stroll around campus!
Every building, each bench,
every tree is a part of the tradition of the campus. The Marshall campus
is a walking tour of history....you just have to know where to look!
Founded
in 1837 as the Marshall Academy, the former primary school has evolved over
the decades to become a primary source of higher education for the state
and country.
"Old
Main" is actually the fusion of five separate buildings. The
structure was constructed in a series of additions between 1868 through
1908. prior to 1915,Old Main served as a multipurpose facility including
a woman's dormitory, cafeteria, classrooms, library, chapel, auditorium,
administrative offices, and basketball court in the basement."Old Main"
now serves as the principal residence for administrative offices including
those of the President, Vice Presidents, business offices, Development,
and Enrollment Management.
The
bronze bust of John Marshall was dedicated on May 9, 1959 by Margaret Ann
Scott, great-great-great-granddaughter of John Marshall. The bust was made
by J.S. Jablonski, Chairman of the Art Department. He worked for nine months
and spent over 150 hours on the project. The original bust was unveiled
in 1937, but by 1957 erosion and vandalism had left the Italian marble structure
scarred and in a state of disrepair.
Looking
in downtown Huntington, Marshall is as much a part of Huntington as Huntington
is a part of Marshall. The city of Huntington has grown up around the campus
area. The two entities depend on each other for both economic and social
support. In 1912, President Corbly wanted to move the campus to Wayne County.
He favored a more rural, isolated location. The Regents nixed that idea
rather quickly!