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John Purdue Grave (West Lafayette, Ind.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1876-

Historical Information

The grave of university benefactor John Purdue is located south of University Hall on Memorial Mall. John Purdue, the namesake of the university, lived from 1802 to 1876. A fountain, seating area, and statue of Purdue himself are nearby. The statue was made possible by alumni, friends, and the Order of the Iron Key Class of 2012 members.

Citation:
John Purdue Grave. Purdue Campus Facilities and Buildings Historic Database. Accessed May 7, 2020. http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/campus/buildings/206