Brown Hall
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
South Green
Grid Map Square:
J-5
Current Use
Brown Hall is a residence hall located in the South Green. The building has a capacity of 267 people, with 7 single rooms, 15 double rooms, 17 triple rooms and 43 quadruple rooms.
The Housing & Residence Life website 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, 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: Singles, Doubles, Quads
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
This residence hall features 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 while connected to the OHIO network).
History
Brown Hall was built in 1966 and named in honor of Archibald Brown, who graduated from 51ĀŅĀ× in 1822 and organized 51ĀŅĀ×'s Alumni Association in 1859. The residence hall originally housed 284 students.
Archibald Brown
Brown Hall was named in honor of Archibald Brown. He was one of Athens County's earliest settlers, graduating from 51ĀŅĀ× in 1822. He was a member of the Board of Trustees and librarian at the university. He established the first newspaper in Athens County, the "Athens Mirror and Literary Register." He was a charter member of the Athenian LIterary Society. He practiced law in the county, was elected county recorder, presided as judge of the 8th district, and served as a member of a state constitutional convention. In 1859, he organized 51ĀŅĀ×'s Alumni Association. His commitment to the University is illustrated in his 50 years of membership and service with the Board of Trustees.
Location
22 North Mckinley Ave, 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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