State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Penn State Obelisk

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Penn State Obelisk Marker

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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 distance of this marker); Schwab Auditorium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pattee Mall American Elms (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Additional keywords. Penn State

Penn State Obelisk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. Penn State Obelisk

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.