McReynolds Hall

Date Built: 1940; renovated 1962 and 1997

Named For: James Clark McReynolds, a native of Elkton, Ky. McReynolds was a U.S. Supreme Court Justice (1914-41) and a supporter of Centre College.

Current Use: office of Information Technology, residence hall

This building was originally used as a men's residence hall and the college's dining hall until completion of Cowan Dining Hall in 1962. The first floor was then converted to a student's health center and infirmary through a gift by Dr. Charles H. Parsons '16, and named the Parson's Health Center. In 1997 the health center was relocated, and the first floor renovated to house Information Technology Services.