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

Lyons Hall

Dr. Hannah M. Lyons

— Penn State —

Lyons Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Lyons Hall Marker

Inscription. Hanna M. Lyons is noted for her significant contributions to Penn State at a time when it was a predominantly male college. She was appointed by Governor Gifford Pinchot to the Board of Trustees in 1932, and served on the Committee on Student and Staff Welfare.

Erected by Penn State.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 47.966′ N, 77° 51.402′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is on McKean Road north of Mifflin Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Mifflin Road, 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

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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: Haller Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hibbs Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chace Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooper Hall (about 600 feet away); Hoyt Hall (about 700 feet away); Brill Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panofsky Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

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

2. Lyons Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.