Oberlin College
1833First college in America to regularly admit Black students and among the first to admit women.
Everything Oberlin is known for
First college in America to regularly admit Black students and among the first to admit women.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
First college in America to regularly admit Black students and among the first to admit women.
This serene park has been at the heart of Oberlin, Ohio since 1885. It's called Tappan Square. Originally conceived as a public park on 13 acres of city land, Tappan Square owes its existence to Charles Martin Hall, a…
Imagine escaping slavery and finding refuge right here. The Wilson Bruce Evans House, built in 1856, was a vital stop on the Underground Railroad. Wilson Bruce Evans and his brother Henry were deeply involved in the…
Pull over for a minute, you've gotta hear this. Opening night at the Lorain Palace Theater featured the first 'talky' ever played in Lorain, Ohio! Can you believe it? Back in 1928, the Lorain Palace Theater opened its…
Right here is Lorain Fire Station No. 1, built after tragedy struck this community.In 1912, this fire station was erected at 605 W. Fourth St. after a fire claimed the lives of four people, including a woman and two…
This building is more than just bricks and mortar; it's a testament to community and resilience, home to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The Eagles, Aerie #343, first took flight here in 1903. For decades, they provided…
That lighthouse out there? It's more than just a pretty picture. It's a silent sentinel that once guided countless ships safely into Lorain harbor. Built in 1917 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Lorain West…
Just eight miles offshore lies a tragedy frozen in time: the wreck of the PS Anthony Wayne. On April 28, 1850, this wooden steamship, also known as the General Wayne, was steaming along when disaster struck. Two of her…