South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Founders’ Fountain
The University of Southern California
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 22, 2019
1. Founders’ Fountain Marker
Established here July 29, 1879, to the Glory of GOD and to the Preservation of the Republic.
An institution of higher learning dedicated to the search for and the dissemination of the truth to freedom of thought and discussion. To intelligent, unbiased analysis of the forces that have shaped the past and will mold the future. To the development of manhood and womanhood for Christian service and for loyal citizenship.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1879.
Location. 34° 1.351′ N, 118° 17.033′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is at the intersection of Trousdale Parkway and West 34th Street, in the median on Trousdale Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Service (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ahn Family Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trojan Column (within shouting distance of this marker); A Changing Campus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An International University (about 300 feet away); University of Southern California
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Also see . . . The Era of the Founders. USC website entry:
“More than anyone else, real estate promoter, attorney and judge Robert Maclay Widney was responsible for setting into motion the events that led to the founding of USC.” (Submitted on February 22, 2019.)
Additional keywords. USC
Photographed By J. J. Prats, November 29, 2018
2. The University of Southern California Founders’ Fountain
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 22, 2019
3. Founders’ Fountain and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on March 2, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on February 22, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 22, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
