Frostburg in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gunter Hall

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

1. Gunter Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1960, Gunter Hall opened as the new student center. Named for William A. Gunter, local attorney and former president of both the State Board of College Trustees and State Board of Education, this building originally housed a dining hall, snack bar, chapel, bookstore, and meeting rooms.

Erected by Student Government Association, Frostburg State University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Frostburg State University Student Government Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 39° 39.129′ N, 78° 55.851′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It can be reached from Environmental Drive north of Planetarium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Braddock Street, Frostburg MD 21532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simpson Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Brownsville / Park Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen Hall

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nelson P. Guild Center (about 300 feet away); Frampton Hall (about 300 feet away); Frost Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

2. Gunter Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.