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

American Literature

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

1. American Literature Marker

Inscription. With the arrival in 1894 of Fred Lewis Pattee, for whom Pattee Library is named, Penn State became one of the earliest centers for American Literature Studies—at the time a controversial departure from English Literature. A pioneering scholar in American Literary History, Pattee was the first in the nation to hold the title of Professor of American Literature.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 40° 47.854′ N, 77° 51.928′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is on Pattee Mall west of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling west. 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,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Student Broadcasting (within shouting distance of this marker); Postwar Authors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Speaking (about 400 feet away); Carnegie Building (about 400 feet away); Science, Technology, and Society (about 500 feet away); Old Botany (about 500 feet away); The Daily Collegian (about 500 feet away); President Atherton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

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

2. American Literature Marker

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 286 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.