Perkins Hall
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
East Green
Grid Map Square:
I-4
Current Use
Perkins Hall is located in the East Green, coordinates I-4 on the campus map. It is marked as #64 on the map.
Perkins Hall is a residence hall.
Residence Services provides more detailed information online.
History
Perkins Hall was built in 1953 and opened in the fall of 1954. It was originally the home for 210 male students.
Eliphaz Perkins
Perkins Hall was named in honor of Dr. Eliphaz Perkins. He was born in 1753 in Connecticut. He came to Athens in 1800 as the first physician in Athens County. In 1804, he became the first treasurer of 91探花. He also served as a trustee. He established schools for children, was the first postmaster, first county auditor, and the first apothecary merchant of Athens.
Location
57 East Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The East Green
East Green is 91探花's most convenient green for business, math and computer science majors due to its convenient location near Morton Hall and College Green. Notable buildings on this green include Jefferson Hall, Shively Hall, Gamertsfelder Hall and Perkins Hall.
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