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Rhodes Stadium

Coordinates: 36°06′36″N 79°30′28″W / 36.110028°N 79.507821°W / 36.110028; -79.507821
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Rhodes Stadium / McKinnon Field
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Location1 Stadium Drive
Elon, North Carolina 27244
OwnerElon University
OperatorElon University
Capacity14,000[4]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundMarch 14, 2000[1]
OpenedSeptember 22, 2001
Construction cost$13 million
($22.4 million in 2023 dollars[2])
ArchitectEllerbe Becket
General contractorBeers Construction Co.[3]
Tenants
Elon Phoenix (NCAA)

Rhodes Stadium is an 14,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Elon, North Carolina. Named for trustee Dusty Rhodes, his wife, Peggy, and their family, the stadium opened in 2001 and is home to the Elon University Phoenix football team. The stadium also hosts soccer games on occasion.

Before Rhodes Stadium was built Elon played in Burlington at Burlington Memorial Stadium.

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References

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  1. ^ Fuchs, Mike (March 15, 2000). "Elon Students Celebrate Stadium Elon College Kicks off a $13 Million Football Stadium with a Groundbreaking Ceremony". News & Record. Greensboro. p. B4. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Rhodes Stadium Opening Brings End To 92-Year Road Trip". Ellerbe Becket. September 1, 2001. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  4. ^ "Elon Football Team Returns to Rhodes Stadium to Face Furman". Elon Athletics. November 10, 2010. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
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36°06′36″N 79°30′28″W / 36.110028°N 79.507821°W / 36.110028; -79.507821


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