California in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
California University of Pennsylvania
The Borough of California commemorates the establishment of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, on this day July 1, 1983.
California Borough Council
Virginia Pipik-President • James Antal-Vice President • Jason Conaway • John Di Filippo • Patrick Messina • Mike Sepesy • Walter Weld
Erected 1983 by The Community of California, Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1983.
Location. 40° 3.908′ N, 79° 53.202′ W. Marker is in California, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on 3rd Street east of University Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located to the right of the main entrance to the Louis L. Manderino Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 3rd Street, California PA 15419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named California University of Pennsylvania (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named California University of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vulcan Mascot (about 500 feet away); Old Main (about 500 feet away); Johnson Hall (about 600 feet away); McCloskey Hall (about 700 feet away); Joseph A.“Jock” Yablonski (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in California.
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