Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Towler Hall
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 17, 2022
1. Towler Hall Marker
A gift from the Class of 1950 and others in honor of Rev. Daniel "Deacon Dan" L. Towler '50. The Members members of the Class of 1950 presented their gifts on the occasion of their 50th reunion in the year 2000.
Dan Towler, a native of Donora, Pennsylvania, graduated Cum Laude from W&J in 1950 where he also earned Little All-American Honors. In 1948, he led the nation in scoring. In 1950, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams where he was a four-time All Pro fullback. Deacon Dan gained 3,493 yards in 672 carries during his six years with the Rams and was named Pro Bowl Player of the Game in 1952.
Dan left the Rams in 1955 after earning a Master's degree in Theology and became a minister at the United Methodist Church in Pasadena. He later earned a Doctorate in Education and continued his ministry along with multiple other community leadership roles.
Dan Towler was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on November 11, 2000, and into the W&J Hall of Fame on August 9, 1999. Sadly, Dan died on August 1, 2001, before this facility was officially dedicated. W&J and the Class of 1950 honor his gifted life and career.
Erected 1999 by Washington & Jefferson College.
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Location. 40° 9.822′ N, 80° 14.737′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) and Dewey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue. Marker is located inside the south gate at Cameron Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Park Avenue, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coach John Luckhardt (a few steps from this marker); 425 South Main Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); James G. Blaine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Molycorp, Inc. - World War Two Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans' Walkway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 17, 2022
2. Towler Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
