The university was founded in 1889, and three buildings from the initial construction still exist today: Hardin Hall (built in 1890), Main Building (later renamed Tillman Hall) (1894), and Godfrey Hall (1898). Other periods of large expansion occurred in 1936–1938, when 8 new buildings constructed, and the late 1950s through 1970, when no fewer than 25 buildings were constructed, most in a similar architectural style.
As the university is not in the City of Clemson corporate limits, the university does not have to abide by City of Clemson municipal ordinances nor receive permission to do any undertaking from the City of Clemson. The South Carolina General Assembly designated Clemson University as a "municipal corporation" in 1894.[2]
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| Barre Hall | | 1976 | Walter Barre, Professor of Agriculture (1907–1934) | Houses the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences. | 34.6748°N -82.8353°W | |
| Biosystems Research Complex | | 2004 | | | 34.6743°N -82.8323°W | |
| Brackett Hall | | 1951 (addition, 1966; renovation, 1992) | Richard Newman Brackett, Professor of Chemistry (1891–1937) | Houses the Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology departments. | 34.679°N -82.8367°W | |
| Brooks Center for the Performing Arts | | 1994 | Robert Howell Brooks (class of 1960) | House the Department of Performing Arts | 34.6738°N -82.8361°W | |
| Cook Engineering Laboratory | | 1965 | James Clinton Cook, Jr., professor of mechanical engineering, 1948–68 | | 34.6765°N -82.8378°W | |
| Cooper Library | | 1966 | Robert Muldrow Cooper, life member and president of the Board of Trustees, 1922–66 | | 34.6766°N -82.8364°W | |
| Daniel Hall | | 1968 | David Wistar Daniel, professor of English, 1898–1947 | Houses Communications, English, and Foreign Language departments. | 34.6771°N -82.8352°W | |
| Earle Hall | | 1959 | Samuel Broadus Earle, professor of engineering and President of Clemson Agricultural College 1919, 1924–1925 | Houses the department of Chemical Engineering. | 34.6758°N -82.8402°W | |
| Edwards Hall | | 1977 | Robert Cook Edwards (class of 1933), President of Clemson University, 1958–1979 | Houses the department of Nursing. | 34.6768°N -82.8339°W | |
| Endocrine Physiology Laboratory | | | | | 34.6714°N -82.8348°W | |
| Fluor Daniel Engineering Innovation Building (EIB) | | 1995 | Alumni and friends at the Fluor Daniel Corporation | Houses the Mechanical Engineering department. | 34.6754°N -82.8394°W | |
| Freeman Hall | | 1926, renovated 1965 | Edwin Jones Freeman, professor of industrial engineering, 1924–1961 | Houses the department of Industrial Engineering. | 34.6761°N -82.838°W | |
| Godfrey Hall | | 1908, renovated 1987 | W. E. Godfrey, professor of physics, 1919–1947 | Godfrey Hall, originally named the Textile Building, currently serves as classroom and office space for the departments of Education and Graphic Communications. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District I (NRHP). | 34.6809°N -82.8379°W | [3] |
| Godley-Snell Research Center | | 1995 | W. C. Godley (class of 1943), professor; and Absalom W. Snell (class of 1949), professor | The Godley-Snell Research Center is the university's centralized animal research facility. | 34.6722°N -82.8325°W | [4] |
| Hardin Hall | | 1890; renovations 1900, 1937, 1946 & 2002 | Mark Bernard Hardin, President of Clemson Agricultural College, 1897, 1899, 1902 | Hardin Hall is the oldest academic building on campus. It was originally built as the Chemistry laboratory, it was expanded in 1900 and 1937, and has housed the Education department and administration offices.[5] It currently houses the departments of History, Philosophy, and Religion. The building is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II (NRHP). | 34.6783°N -82.8369°W | |
| Holtzendorff Hall | | 1916 | Preston Brooks Holtzendorff, athletic coach and General Secretary of the Clemson YMCA, 1919–1959 | Holtzendorff Hall was built as a YMCA building with a grand from John D. Rockefeller. The Italian Renaissance Revival building, designed by Department of Architecture Chairman Rudolph E. Lee, heralded the style of many other early campus buildings. The interior has been extensively renovated, and now houses classrooms and offices for the General Engineering program. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District I (NRHP). | 34.6815°N -82.8378°W | |
| Hunter Chemistry Laboratory | | 1987 | Howard L. Hunter, professor of chemistry and dean, 1928–1969 | Houses the department of Chemistry. | 34.6764°N -82.8394°W | |
| Jordan Hall | | 1974 | Frank Marshall Jordan (class of 1902) and his wife, Evelyn V. Jordan | | 34.6774°N -82.8344°W | |
| Kinard Laboratory of Physics | | 1961 | Francis Marion Kinard, professor of English and dean, 1924–60 | Houses the Physics department. | 34.6775°N -82.8352°W | |
| Lee Hall | | 1958; addition 1968 | Rudolph E. Lee (class of 1896), Professor of Drawing & Design, 1898–1948; Head of the Architecture Department, 1933–48; architect of many campus buildings | Houses the Architecture department. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 34.6744°N -82.8386°W | |
| Lehotsky Hall | | 1975 | Koloman Lehotsky, professor of forestry and dean, 1956–69 | Houses the departments of Forestry; Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management; and Wildlife & Fisheries Biology. | 34.6739°N -82.8352°W | |
| Long Hall | | 1937 | William Williams Long, director of Cooperative Extension Service, 1914–34 | Long Hall was originally constructed for the Agriculture department. It was built on the former site of the university's cooperative extension service. It was designed in an Italianate style by Rudolph E. Lee. It is currently the home of the Biology department. The buildings is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District I (NRHP). | 34.678°N -82.8345°W | |
| Lowry Hall | | 1958 | Walter L. Lowry, Jr., professor and dean, College of Engineering, 1949–61 | Houses the Civil Engineering department. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 34.6754°N -82.8382°W | |
| Martin Hall | | 1962 | Samuel Maner Martin, Professor of Mathematics, 1898–1948 | Houses the Mathematics department. | 34.6782°N -82.8356°W | |
| McAdams Hall | | 1950; renovations & additions: 1976, 2004 | William N. McAdams (class of 1938), professor of agricultural engineering, 1939–59 | Houses the Computer Science and Agricultural Sciences departments. | 34.6756°N -82.8345°W | |
| Newman Hall | | 1959 | J. S. Newman, professor of agriculture, 1892–1905; and Charles Carter Newman (class of 1898), professor of horticulture, 1899–1946 | Houses the Packaging Science department. | 34.6746°N -82.8335°W | |
| Olin Hall | | 1953 | Franklin W. Olin, founder of the Olin Foundation | Houses the Ceramic and Materials Engineering department. | 34.6777°N -82.837°W | |
| Poole Agricultural Center (P&A Building) | | 1955 | Robert Franklin Poole, President of Clemson Agricultural College, 1940–58 | Houses the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences. | 34.6738°N -82.8342°W | |
| Rhodes Engineering Research Center | | 1968, annex 2009 | Samuel R. Rhodes (class of 1907), first editor of The Tiger, Head of Electrical Engineering Dept., 1933–1954 | Houses the Bioengineering department. | 34.6764°N -82.8374°W | |
| Riggs Hall | | 1928 | Walter Merritt Riggs, President of Clemson Agricultural College, 1910–24; professor of mechanical engineering and athletic coach, 1896–1909 | Riggs Hall was built to replace Mechanical Hall, which burned in 1926. It was designed by Architecture department chairman Rudolph E. Lee. The departments of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering were the first tenants. Architecture and Civil Engineering moved into the new Structural Science Building in 1958, but Electrical and Mechanical Engineering are still located in the building. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II (NRHP). | 34.677°N -82.8379°W | |
| Sirrine Hall | | 1938; renovated, 1978 | Joseph E. Sirrine, life trustee of Clemson Agricultural College, 1928–47 | Sirrine Hall was built to replace Godfrey Hall as the Textile building. It was one of 8 buildings built between 1936 and 1938, and designed by Rudolph E. Lee in an Italian Renaissance Revival style. The building housed the College of Business until the 2020–2021 school year. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II (NRHP). | 34.6771°N -82.8393°W | |
| | 2009 | Harris A. Smith | Houses the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics | 34.6748°N -82.8392°W | |
| Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business (WAP Building) | | 2020 | Wilbur O. and Ann Powers | Houses the College of Business | 34.6803°N -82.8347°W | |
| Tillman Hall | | 1892 | Benjamin Ryan Tillman, Governor of South Carolina, 1890–95; United States Senator, 1895–1918; life trustee of Clemson Agricultural College, 1888–1918 | Tillman Hall is the university's clock tower and signature building. It was designed by Atlanta architects Bruce & Morgan, also responsible for other university buildings around the South. The building featured the first library, many classrooms and laboratories, and a chapel. Originally known as the Main Building, it was named for Trustee Tillman by the board of trustees in July 1946.[6] Today, it houses the Education department and an auditorium. Along with Godfrey Hall and Hardin Hall, it is one of the few remaining buildings from the first phase of construction on campus. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District I (NRHP). | 34.6802°N -82.8376°W | | |
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| Doug Kingsmore Stadium | | 1970 | Doug Kingsmore, former Clemson baseball player and Trustee Emeritus | Baseball stadium; capacity of 5,617, record crowd of 6,480. | 34.6791°N -82.8492°W | [11] |
| Fike Recreation Center | | 1940, renovated 2002 | Rupert Howard Fike (class of 1908), physician and founder of IPTAY | Student recreation center | 34.6807°N -82.8419°W | |
| Jervey Athletic Center | | 1973, renovated 1995 | Frank Johnstone Jervey (class of 1914), life trustee, 1965–1975; vice president for development | Houses the Volleyball teams, athletic offices, and training facilities | 34.6791°N -82.8481°W | [12] |
| Littlejohn Coliseum | | 1968; renovated 2003, 2016 | James C. Littlejohn, registrar and business manager, 1908–1954 | Basketball arena; capacity of 10,325. Also hosts graduation ceremonies and occasional concerts. | 34.6804°N -82.8464°W | [13] |
| McFadden Building | | 1995 | Banks McFadden, Class of 1940; Clemson's first All-American, in 1939, in both football and basketball; Clemson's first entry in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959; head basketball coach 1947–1956 | | 34.6799°N -82.8482°W | |
| Memorial Stadium | | 1942, Enlarged: 1958, 1960, 1978, & 2003 | The field is named in honor of Frank Howard, head football coach and athletic director, 1940–1969 | Football stadium; capacity of 82,000; nicknamed "Death Valley" | 34.6787°N -82.8432°W | [14] |
| Rock Norman Track & Field Complex | | 2003 (indoor facility) | Rock Norman, track & field coach 1940–57 | | 34.6737°N -82.8503°W | [15] [16] |
| Rowing Boathouse | | | | Boathouse for the women's rowing team overlooking Lake Hartwell | 34.6772°N -82.8549°W | [17] |
| Riggs Field | | 1915, renovated for soccer 1987 | Walter Merritt Riggs, President of Clemson Agricultural College, 1910–24; professor of mechanical engineering and athletic coach, 1896–1909 | Soccer stadium. Hosted the football team from 1915 to 1941, opened for soccer in 1987. Hosted the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship finals in 1987. Capacity of 6,500. | 34.6818°N -82.8389°W | [18] |
| Sloan Tennis Center | | 1985 (outdoor); 1987 (indoor) | Hoke A. Sloan, local Clemson merchant and longtime volunteer tennis coach | Tennis center featuring 21 outdoor courts and 4 indoor courts. | 34.6821°N -82.8405°W | [19] |
| Vickery Hall | | 1991 | Kenneth N. Vickery (class of 1938), registrar and dean, 1955–1982; president of the Atlantic Coast Conference, 1976–77 | Houses athletic tutoring. | 34.6773°N -82.8339°W | |
| Walker Golf Course | | 1995 | John E. Walker, Sr. | Home of the varsity golf team, as well as the Golf Management and Turfgrass academic programs | 34.6689°N -82.8346°W | [20] | |
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| Bowman Field | | 1900 | R.T.V. Bowman, instructor and coach | Bowman Field was originally used as drill, marching, and parade grounds, and the location for commencement and military commissions during the school's years as a military college. It was also the home of the football and baseball teams before the construction of Riggs Field in 1916. | 34.6809°N -82.8367°W | |
| Calhoun Mansion | | 1803, expanded 1830 | U.S. Vice-President, senator, and Secretary of State John C. Calhoun | John C. Calhoun purchased the plantation and 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. The house was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1960. | 34.6779°N -82.8389°W | |
| Campbell Museum of Natural History | | 1894, remodeled 1936 & 1996 | Bob Campbell (class of 1937), Trustee; and his wife Besty | | 34.6777°N -82.8348°W | |
| Carillon Garden | | 1993 | | Given as a gift of the Class of 1943 to honor those members killed in World War II. | 34.6794°N -82.8359°W | |
| Dillard Building | | 1956 | Frank Dillard, Superintendent of Laundry | Houses the SC Institute of Energy Studies' Energy Systems Laboratory | 34.6789°N -82.8404°W | |
| Hanover House (Clemson) | | 1716 | Hanover House is a colonial house built by a French Huguenot family in 1714–1716, on the upper Cooper River in present-day Berkeley County. | Since the house was due to be flooded in filling Lake Moultrie, it was moved to Clemson in the 1960s. It now serves as a museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 34.6752°N -82.8179°W | [21] [22] |
| | 1995 | Clyde V. Madren, benefactor; and James F. Martin, class of 1964 | | 34.6652°N -82.8431°W | [23] |
| Outdoor Theater | | 1940 | Class of 1915 | The Outdoor Theater was built as a gift of the Class of 1915, and designed by one of its members and the university's first architecture graduate, Leon LeGrand. It was built in cooperation with the Work Projects Administration. The Art Deco stage was nearly demolished and replaced in 1977, but protests prompted its renovation and the addition of concrete terraced seating. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II (NRHP). | 34.6783°N -82.8361°W | |
| President's Home | | 1959 | | | 34.6784°N -82.8309°W | |
| President's Park | | 1923 | | President's Park stretches along S.C. 93 from Sikes Hall to the President's House. A rotunda, donated by and named for the Class of 1957, was erected in 2009. | 34.6784°N -82.8309°W | [24] |
| Redfern Health Center | | 1969 | Alexander M. Redfern, MD, college surgeon, 1893–1920 | | 34.6756°N -82.8336°W | |
| Sears House | | 1928 | Sears, Roebuck and Co. | Originally the W.W. Long residence. | 34.6802°N -82.8268°W | |
| Barnes Center | | 1915 | | Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | 34.6768°N -82.8304°W | |
| Strom Thurmond Institute | | 1989 | J. Strom Thurmond (class of 1923), Governor of South Carolina, 1947–51; United States Senator, 1955–2002 | | 34.6753°N -82.8368°W | |
| Trustee House | | c. 1894 | Its use by visiting trustees | The Trustee House was originally the home of Chemistry department chairman Mark B. Hardin. After his death, the board of trustees used it for meetings, and visiting dignitaries stayed in the house. It is a contributing property to the Clemson University Historic District II (NRHP). | 34.6784°N -82.8381°W | |
| | 1997 | Class of 1944 | Named for the 1944 alumni class, most of whom served in World War II. | 34.6815°N -82.8351°W | | |
