State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ag Hill
Ag Hill became the center of agricultural research and instruction at Penn State in the 1800s with the founding of the Experiment Station, followed over the next 25 years by three nearby buildings and the Armsby Calorimeter. With its internationally recognized studies in animal nutrition.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Education • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 48.016′ N, 77° 51.851′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker can be reached from Curtin Road south of Shortlidge Road, on the right when traveling south. 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. Calorimeter (within shouting distance of this marker); Ag Experiment Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Pure Food Laws (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Artificial Insemination
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
