Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Founding Site of Allegheny College

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

1. Founding Site of Allegheny College Marker

Inscription. Founding site of Allegheny College June 20, 1815 and of a Society for the encouragement of manufacturers and arts Feb. 12, 1807 now the third oldest chamber of commerce in the nation.

Erected 1976 by Meadville Area Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1815.

Location. 41° 38.304′ N, 80° 9.04′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is on Diamond Park Square north of West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Diamond Park Square, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First Court House and Gaol North of Pittsburg (here, next to this marker); Judge Derickson House (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chamber of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); The Promenade de Fismes (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. William Crawford (within shouting distance of this marker); War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Crawford County's Tribute to Her Loyal Sons (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

2. Founding Site of Allegheny College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.