American Elms
Lining the mall are part of an early campus landscaping plan that called for trees and other plantings to be used as an arboretum for teaching and research purposes. While age and disease have taken their toll, Penn State still has one of the largest elm stands in the nation. Gifts from the Class of 1986 purchased new trees for the mall, and the Class of 1996 endowed a fund for preserving all the elms.
Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the Pennsylvania State University series lists.
Location. 40° 47.678′ N, 77° 51.7′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Pattee Mall west of East College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bent of Tau Beta Pi (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus View Apartments / Schlow Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Engineering (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel State College
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
