History of Ohio University in Timeline
Ohio University, located in Athens, Ohio, holds the distinction of being the first university established in the Northwest Territory. Conceived in 1787 and formally approved in 1804, it opened to students in 1809. It is a public research university rooted in a historical contract that set aside land for its establishment, making it a significant landmark in the history of higher education in the region.
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