Ewing House
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
South Green
Grid Map Square:
J-7
Current Use
Ewing House is a residence hall located on South Green.
The residence hall configuration chart shows which student populations live in each residence hall (first-year, returning, etc.) and highlights any specialized living experiences. It also provides key details like the nearest laundry facility, if there is elevator access, A/C unit type, communal kitchens, and more. Building Configurations
Floor Plans
To view the layout of the building, including staff rooms, bathrooms, lounges, and more, visit the floor plans website. From there, you can select each room for details such as dimensions, window placement, wall space, and built-in furniture:
Room Information
This building has the following room type(s): Singles, Doubles
This building has the following bathroom type(s): Communal bathrooms which are cleaned daily by Residential Custodial Staff (RCS)
RCS also provides daily housekeeping for all public areas and 24-hour maintenance services to ensure comfort and convenience for all residents. Students are responsible for submitting work orders for their own rooms, which can be done through the Work Order Request page (accessible only on the OHIO network).
The Housing & Residence Life website outlines what you get living in the residence halls and provides details on optional rentals (lofts, rugs, etc.): Room Photos & Furniture Information
History
Ewing House was built in 1969 and used as a residence hall for students. It was originally known as South Green building number 14.
Thomas Ewing
Ewing House was named in honor of Thomas Ewing. A native of West Liberty, VA, he was educated at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. Thomas Ewing and John Hunter were the first two graduates of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. He studied law in the office of Philomen Beecher, Lancaster, OH, and in 1816 was admitted to the bar. He was one of the most successful attorneys in the West. He served as trustee of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. He was a United States Senator, Secretary of Treasury, and Secretary of Interior. He also was an advisor to four United States Presidents.
Location
167 South Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The South Green
South Green is composed of residence halls and a dining hall. Notable buildings on this green include Nelson Commons, Carr Hall, Sowle Hall and Brown Hall.
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