Episode 3 of 3

Renaming and Relocation

When
1855
Where
Hill north of the village
Part of
Denison University founded in Granville, Ohio

The college was renamed Denison University in 1855 and moved to its current hilltop location.

In 1855, the institution was renamed Denison University in honor of William S. Denison. Soon after this name change, the college moved to its current site on a hill north of the village of Granville.

Sources

  1. Granville, Ohio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. Denison University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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