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  Greene County, Ohio Sign

  This is Greene County, Ohio, home of Cedarville College. Greene County was named for the Revolutionary War hero, General Nathaniel Greene who distinguished himself by many brave acts.

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  Slides Presented by Cedarville College

  This series of slides is presented by Cedarville College, James T. Jeremiah, President.

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  G. Paul Wyland, Director of the Library

  G. Paul Wyland, Director of the Library. Special Consultant for this slide series is Dr. W A. Hammond, President, Greene County Historical Society.

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  B. Warren Proud, Richard Cook, David Earnhart, Mrs. Warren Proud, Paul Gathany

  Written and edited by B. Warren Proud, 1960. Musical arrangement, Mr. Richard Cook; vocalist, David Earnhart; accompanist, Mrs. Warren Proud; technician, Paul Gathany.

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  Forest with Quiet Stream

  Sheer beauty of a natural forest, with a quiet stream slowly flowing through it. Here God's own handiwork is unmarred by human civilization.

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  Birch Creek

  Moving up stream we come to a slight waterfall. Yes, this is Birch Creek in Antioch College's own Glen Helen. The Glen contains 1000 acres of forest, field, and stream. Birch Creek flows into Yellow Springs Creek. Let's follow Yellow Springs Creek back up a ways.

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  History of Yellow Springs Name

  The village of Yellow Springs was named after this yellow spring located on what was called the Neff Grounds. The healing waters of the Yellow Spring were known to the Indians long before the first white settlers came to make their homes in the wilderness. Some fifty years ago this spring flowed at the rate of 110 gallons per minute and at about the same temperature year around.

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  In Memory Marker for Glen by Helen Birch Bartlett

  The earth smells old and warm and mellow, and all things lie at peace. I too serenely lie here under the white-oak tree, and know the splendid flight of hours. All blue and gay, sundrenched and still. By Helen Birch Bartlett, 1882-1925, in memory of whom this glen was presented to Antioch College in 1929 by her father, Hugh Taylor Birch, class of 1869.

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  Memorial for Horace Mann

  This memorial was erected to perpetuate the memory of Horace Mann, 1796-1859, first president and founder of Antioch College. He was an able lawyer, a great statesman, and a pioneer in education. Hugh Taylor Birch donated this statue in 1936. In Boston, in front of the State House, stand two large statues, one of Daniel Webster and the other of Horace Mann. The latter was cast in Munich, Germany, over 70 years ago, and the mold left there. Through the efforts of Mr. Birch it was found in the 1930s in a small museum in Munich and was used to produce a replica statue for erection near Bryan Park. Even more interesting is the fact that the son of the man who cast the original statue, cast this second statue for Mr. Birch. Upon the day of Horace Mann's election to the presidency of Antioch College, he was also nominated for the governorship of Massachusetts.

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  Main Building of Antioch College

  Here is the main building of Antioch College which forms a cross. Antioch College was organized in 1850 by the Christian denomination, incorporated in 1852, and opened in 1853. To the right and out of the picture stands another monument to Horace Mann. This spot is said to have marked his first burial place in 1859. However, in 1860 his remains were taken to Providence, Rhode Island, and reinterned by the side of his first wife. The monument reads, "I beseech you to treasure up in your hearts, these my parting words. Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." Now let's go back to the Glen.

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  Indian Mound

  Here is an old Indian mound, probably dating between 1500-1600, which would be of the Hopewell culture. Not only did the mound builders leave mounds, but also fortifications which were used for defense and for ceremonial purposes.

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  Steep Walls of the Cedarville Fort

  Here we see the steep walls of the Cedarville fort, located near Massie's Creek. This is the largest fortification in Greene County. It was mapped in 1848 and is approximately 12 acres in area. Older writers claim this to be of Fort Ancient culture; however, this is not possible. These fortifications, as well as the mound located slightly north, are in all likelihood of the Hopewell culture, possibly of the Adena culture.