09/02/1833 AD founded
John Jay Shipherd (March 28, 1802 – September 16, 1844) was an American clergyman who co-founded Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, in 1833 with Philo Penfield Stewart. In 1844, Shipherd also founded Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan.
The college was named after a prominent minister, J. F. Oberlin.
Both Oberlin College and Olivet College were envisioned by Shipherd to be idealistic, Christian communities based on a simple lifestyle, manual labor, and working for the betterment of the community and mankind. Under Shipherd's leadership, Oberlin College set important precedents of admitting both men and women without regard for race. Oberlin was the first co-educational college in the United States.
Oberlin, OH
Lattitude: 41.2883° N
Longitude: 82.2166° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 41.2883° N
Longitude: 82.2166° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
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