State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cooper Hall
Anna M. Cooper
Penn State
From 1879 to 1882, Anna M. Cooper, lady principal for the Pennsylvania State College, taught courses in Domestic Economy, including Sewing, Starching and Ironing, Needlework, and House Decoration. In 1907 Penn State created a formal Department of Home Economics, which became a School in 1949 and is a historical component of today's College of Health and Human Development.Erected by Penn State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 40° 48.019′ N, 77° 51.302′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker can be reached from McKean Road north of Mifflin Road, on the right when traveling north. 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. Hoyt Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Brill Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panofsky Hall (about 400 feet away); Lyons Hall (about 600 feet away); Curry Hall
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