1991-1992 Academic Catalog

8 Profile Historic CliftonMill, a water-poweredgrist mill, sits at the entrance ofthe Clifton Gorge, "one ofthe most scenic spots in the Midwest," according to Midwest Magazine. The Setting Cedarville College is located on a 100-acre campus at the north edge of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, a quiet town with a population of approxi– mately 3000. Founded in 1816 at the junction of two state routes, the village and its surrounding area have long maintained a reputation for providing a wholesome environment for learning. This pleasant setting continues today. "Downtown Cedarville" features the historic Cedarville Opera House, two banks, several haircutting estab– lishments, a few restaurants, and the ever-helpful Cedarville Hardware. Massies Creek contributes a touch of rustic beauty to the area, bisecting the village with its deep limestone gorge and cascading over picturesque falls just west of the village limits. Massies Creek Gorge and the adjacent Williamson Mound Park offer hours of recreation, adventure, and reflec– tion within a mile of the College. Rolling hills and prospering farms border the village and College. Quiet, tree-lined lanes beckon runners, cyclists or students out for a "cruise." Just four miles north of campus lies Clifton, the site of the quaint Clifton Mill, a water-powered grist mill, and the renown Clifton Gorge, whose 75-foot cliffs attract rock climbers and hikers from all over the rnidwest. This beautiful area, which extends westward to the John Bryan State Park, has been recognized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest and serves as a popular spot for students to relax. Though located in a rural community, Cedarville College is conven– iently situated within easy access to shopping areas in the small cities of Xenia and Springfield. The College lies in the center of a triangle formed by three interstate highways, I-70, I-75, and I-71, and thus enjoys quick access to Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, three of the fastest-growing -metropolitan areas in the nation. Founders' Hall Constructed in 1895 as the first building of the College, "Old Main" has served as the focal point of campus activity for over ninety years. Formerly called "the Administration Building," this historic facility was renamed "Founders' Hall" on the Centennial Charter Day, January 26, 1987, to recognize the five men who pooled their vision, energy, and wealth to bring about the birth of Cedarville College.