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

The Daily Collegian

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

1. The Daily Collegian Marker

Inscription. Is one of the nation's oldest college daily newspapers. A precursor, the Free Lance, published monthly beginning in 1887, was succeeded in 1904 by the State Collegian, a weekly, and the semi-weekly Penn State Collegian appeared in 1940. An independent student voice, the newspaper had its offices in various locations, including many years in Carnegie Building.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 40° 47.773′ N, 77° 51.888′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It can be reached from Pollock Road east of Fraser Road, on the left 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: Carnegie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Speaking (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Botany (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schwab Auditorium (about 300 feet away); President Atherton (about 300 feet away); Postwar Authors (about 300 feet away); Science, Technology, and Society (about 300 feet away); Ionospheric Research (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed by Lorenzo Simpson, June 21, 2019

2. The Daily Collegian Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.