Martzolff House
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
South Green
History
Martzolf House was built in 1969 and used as a residence hall for students. It was originally known as South Green building number 6.
Clement Luther Martzolff
Martzolf House was named in honor of Clement Luther Martzolff. A native of Perry County, OH, he was educated at Ohio University and received a Doctor of Literature honorary degee from Wittenburg College in 1920. He taught school and served a superintendent in Perry County schools before coming to Ohio University as a professor of History. He was secretary and field agent for the Alumni Association for many years. He assisted in establishing the Alumni Fund and was a promoter in the erection of the Alumni Gateway. He wrote the "History of Perry County" and the "History of Athens County."
Location
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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