Beaver Falls in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Geneva College
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
1. Geneva College Marker
A Christian liberal arts college which was founded by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America in Northwood Ohio in 1848. Was moved to Beaver Falls in 1880 to a site provided by the Harmony Society. Old Main built 1880 with native stone.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 40° 46.343′ N, 80° 19.33′ W. Marker is in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) and 32nd Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling north on College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls PA 15010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ingram-Richardson Manufacturing Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Carnegie Library (approx. 1.3 miles away); Joe Namath (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chinese Workers in Beaver Falls
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Also see . . .
1. Geneva College. Website homepage (Submitted on March 5, 2006.)
2. Charles W. Colson's 1998 Commencement Address at Geneva College. "Character Matters." (Submitted on March 5, 2006.)
3. Western Esotericism and the Harmony Society. (Submitted on March 5, 2006.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
2. Old Main and the Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
3. Geneva College Marker
Photo taken from Alumni Hall steps. Northwood Hall is in the distance.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006
4. Old Main
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,044 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
