New Wilmington in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Westminster College
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 30, 2011
1. Westminster College Marker
Founded by the Associate, now United Presbyterian, Church. Chartered 1852. One of first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, and the first to grant them the A. B. degree, in 1857.
Erected 1949 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 41° 7.353′ N, 80° 19.976′ W. Marker is in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of Neshannock Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 208) and North Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 158), on the right when traveling west on Neshannock Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Wilmington PA 16142, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Diamond (within shouting distance of this marker); West Diamond (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Site of Neshannock Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Johnston Tavern (approx. 6 miles away); Neshannock Potato (approx. 6.1 miles away); The First M.E. Church in Lawrence County
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Also see . . .
1. Westminster College. College website homepage (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission website homepage (Submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 30, 2011
2. Westminster College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
