College Township near State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Big Ten

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

1. Big Ten Marker

Inscription.
On June 4, 1990, the Big Ten Conference admitted Penn State as its eleventh member. Established in 1895 as one of the nation's first intercollegiate athletic organizations, the conference instituted a blueprint for the control and administration of college athletics under the direction of appointed faculty representatives. The Big Ten became a model for the successful jointure of academic integrity and athletic excellence.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.

Location. 40° 48.59′ N, 77° 51.359′ W. Marker is near State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is in College Township. Marker is on Curtin Road, 0.2 miles south of Porter Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Bryce-Jordan Center. 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. Champions for Equality (within shouting distance of this marker); We Are Penn State (approx. 0.2 miles away); Student Section (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Pennsylvania

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Atoms for Peace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miller Hall (approx. half a mile away); The Creamery (approx. half a mile away); Harris Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

More about this marker. Part of the Penn State Historical Markers program

Also see . . . Big Ten Conference. Organization website homepage (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013

2. Big Ten Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.