Ovid Butler (1801-1881) was a lawyer, abolitionist, journalist, land developer, and founder of Butler University. He was active in the Disciples of Christ and the Free Soil Party. His home still stands at 1306 N. Park. Arriving in Indianapolis in 1836, he practiced law until 1849, then directed his energies into founding a university.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Butler University Journe
Dr. Sally Childs-Helton\u27s essay on Ovid Butler, a Contribution to The Indiana Historical Society\...
John Collins Moore of Moores Hill, in Dearborn County, works with community leaders to establish a c...
Indiana’s United Brethren Church was eager to establish a centrally located university in the Hoosie...
Without Ovid Butler, there would be no Butler University today. The history of the man and the unive...
In 1847, abolitionist Disciples of Christ leaders in Indiana proposed founding a university on free ...
In 1847, abolitionist Disciples of Christ leaders in Indiana proposed founding a university on free ...
Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect Will...
In 1896, Butler University became part of the University of Indianapolis, which included the Indiana...
Construction began in 1926 on Arthur Jordan Hall and the Butler Fieldhouse (renamed Hinkle Fieldhous...
Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect Will...
Founder\u27s Day addresses from 1882https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/histacbulletins/1023/thumbnail...
Feeling growing pains, in 1920 Butler University began talks to acquire Fairview Park in the north-c...
Spring 2010 brought the basketball team into the national spotlight as the Bulldogs fought their way...
Today Butler offers 65 majors in six colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences; Education (1930 merger wit...
Feeling growing pains, in 1920 the Butler University began talks to acquire Fairview Park in the nor...
Dr. Sally Childs-Helton\u27s essay on Ovid Butler, a Contribution to The Indiana Historical Society\...
John Collins Moore of Moores Hill, in Dearborn County, works with community leaders to establish a c...
Indiana’s United Brethren Church was eager to establish a centrally located university in the Hoosie...
Without Ovid Butler, there would be no Butler University today. The history of the man and the unive...
In 1847, abolitionist Disciples of Christ leaders in Indiana proposed founding a university on free ...
In 1847, abolitionist Disciples of Christ leaders in Indiana proposed founding a university on free ...
Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect Will...
In 1896, Butler University became part of the University of Indianapolis, which included the Indiana...
Construction began in 1926 on Arthur Jordan Hall and the Butler Fieldhouse (renamed Hinkle Fieldhous...
Ovid Butler donated land for the school at College Ave. and 13th St. in Indianapolis. Architect Will...
Founder\u27s Day addresses from 1882https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/histacbulletins/1023/thumbnail...
Feeling growing pains, in 1920 Butler University began talks to acquire Fairview Park in the north-c...
Spring 2010 brought the basketball team into the national spotlight as the Bulldogs fought their way...
Today Butler offers 65 majors in six colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences; Education (1930 merger wit...
Feeling growing pains, in 1920 the Butler University began talks to acquire Fairview Park in the nor...
Dr. Sally Childs-Helton\u27s essay on Ovid Butler, a Contribution to The Indiana Historical Society\...
John Collins Moore of Moores Hill, in Dearborn County, works with community leaders to establish a c...
Indiana’s United Brethren Church was eager to establish a centrally located university in the Hoosie...
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