State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Penn State Obelisk
Containing 281 stones arranged in natural geologic order, this monument was erected in 1895 under supervision of professors T.C. Hopkins and M.C. Ihlseng, School of Mines, the Pennsylvania State College, to demonstrate weathering properties and subsequent value of Pennsylvania building stone. Collection of stones by William C.B. Alexander, '97.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 47.729′ N, 77° 51.803′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Pattee Mall east of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling east. 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. Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Evan Pugh (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Willow (within shouting distance of this marker); Ionospheric Research (within shouting distance of this marker); Waring European Larch (within shouting
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