Oxford Female College
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Oxford Female College was one of three women's colleges in Oxford, Ohio
in the 19th Century. The college merged with the Oxford Female Institute, forming the Oxford College for Women which existed as an independent school until it merged with Miami University
in 1928. John Witherspoon Scott
, father of future first lady Caroline Harrison
was the first president of the college following his tenure as president of the Oxford Female Institute. He served until 1859. The Oxford Female College building later became a sanitorium and then a Miami University residence Hall known as Fisher Hall. Notable Fisher Hall faculty residents were professors Walter Havighurst
and Joseph M. Bachelor
. The building, designed by Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson
, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
and despite vigorous opposition by local preservationists and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
, it was demolished to make way for Miami's Marcum Conference Center.
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,943 at the 2000 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. Oxford...
in the 19th Century. The college merged with the Oxford Female Institute, forming the Oxford College for Women which existed as an independent school until it merged with Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
in 1928. John Witherspoon Scott
John Witherspoon Scott
The Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon Scott was an American Presbyterian minister and academic whose daughter, Caroline Harrison became first lady of the United States as wife of Benjamin Harrison....
, father of future first lady Caroline Harrison
Caroline Harrison
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison , wife of Benjamin Harrison, was first lady of the United States from 1889 until her death. She was the first “first lady” to be born in October.-Early life:...
was the first president of the college following his tenure as president of the Oxford Female Institute. He served until 1859. The Oxford Female College building later became a sanitorium and then a Miami University residence Hall known as Fisher Hall. Notable Fisher Hall faculty residents were professors Walter Havighurst
Walter Havighurst
Walter Edwin Havighurst , critic, novelist, literary and social historian of the Midwest, professor of English at Miami University.- History :...
and Joseph M. Bachelor
Joseph M. Bachelor
Joseph Morris Bachelor also known as Joseph Morris was an American author, poet, editor and educator....
. The building, designed by Cincinnati architect James Keys Wilson
James Keys Wilson
James Keys Wilson was a prominent architect in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied with Charles A. Mountain in Philadelphia and then Martin E. Thompson and James Renwick in New York James Keys Wilson (1828–1894) was a prominent architect in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied with Charles A. Mountain in...
, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
and despite vigorous opposition by local preservationists and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization that was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities, including the publication of Preservation...
, it was demolished to make way for Miami's Marcum Conference Center.