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Heubeck Hall
Anna Heubeck Knipp was president of the very first graduating class of Goucher in 1892, a class of only five. She was a founder and president of the Alumnae Association, and she served as a member of the college's Board of Trustees for many years. She also co-authored the history of the college with Professor Thaddeus Thomas, which she finished after his death. Heubeck Hall, the second residence hall, was dedicated in her honor on May 6, 1957, and she was the first guest at the first meal in that hall. She died in 1966 at the age of 95.
Bennett House
This house is named for the wife of Benjamin F. Bennett (a founder of the college), Eleanor Bennett. The original Bennett Hall was on the 23rd Street campus in Baltimore.
Community Assistant: Ellen Brown
Gamble House
This house is named for James N. Gamble, a founder of the Procter and Gamble firm. Gamble, a native of Cincinnati, was the first lay president of the Board of Trustees from 1893-1913.
Community Assistant: Donte Brandon
Jeffery House
This house is named for Elmore B. Jeffery, president of the Board of Trustees (1922-1929). In 1955, the Jeffery Lecture Fund was established for "the teaching of the word of God or for lectures on religious topics."
Community Assistants: Arlynn Zachary and Alysha Cunningham
Robinson House
This house is named after Myra Dodson Robinson, through a bequest of her husband, Edward L. Robinson, trustee from 1913-43.
Community Assistant: Andi Lipson