Clemson University sits on the shores of Lake Hartwell on 18,000 acres of former cotton fields & old oaks. Clemson is one of South's top-ranking institutions & home to founder, Thomas Green Clemson.
Walter Brackin: "This Hallowed Ground" was established in 1996, Military Heritage Plaza, honors the University's history as a military institution as well as Clemson alumni who have served the U.S. in times of war.
Walter Brackin: The Clemson football team had its 1st undefeated season in 1900 on Bowman Field under the direction of the legendary Coach John Heisman, whom the prestigious Heisman Trophy is named.
College Administrative Building · 2 tips and reviews
Walter Brackin: Sikes Hall is situated at the original entrance to John C. Calhoun's Fort Hill Plantation, the building was designed by Rudolph E. Lee, and modeled after the Library of Congress Building.
Walter Brackin: Garden was given to the University during a Reunion in '93 by the Golden Class of 1943. The garden is dedicated to the entire class and particularly to those who lost their lives during World War II.
Walter Brackin: The Outdoor Theater was built as a gift of the Class of 1915. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II.
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College Library · 9 tips and reviews
Walter Brackin: RM Cooper Library is Clemson's main library, at the center of campus, and is named for Robert Muldrow Cooper. Cooper Library's 6 levels house more than 1.5 million items.
Walter Brackin: John Calhoun purchased the plantation & house in 1825. It was passed to his daughter, Anna and son-in-law Thomas Green Clemson. Clemson willed the land to the State to be used for a public university.