Pittsburg in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carney Hall
On this site Carney Hall stood from 1919 until it was torn down in 1979 due to structural problems. The site of classes, theater, lectures and musical performances, it was named in honor of the third governor of Kansas, the Honorable Thomas Carney. A plaque and pieces of marble from Carney Hall are featured in this site marker.
Designed by
Charles H. Chandler
State Architect 1909-1918
Efficient Public Servant
Upright Citizen
Loyal and Genial Friend
Erected by Pittsburg State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 37° 23.476′ N, 94° 42.089′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford County. Marker is near the eastern edge of the Oval, at the entrance to Heckert-Wells Hall, on the Pittsburg State University campus, 1701 South Broadway (Business US 69). Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburg KS 66762, United States of America. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburg KS 66762, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chandler Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsburg State University Gymnasium (within shouting distance of this marker); G.A.R.-W.R.C. Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kansas State Teachers College Navy Mark of Commendation (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pittsburg State University Veteran's Amphitheater (approx. 0.9 miles away); Immigrant Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Amazon Army (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Pittsburg State University. (Submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Governor Thomas Carney Records. (Submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Charles H. Chandler, state architect of Kansas. "Kansas - A cyclopedia..." (1912) entry (Submitted on December 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6, 7. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.