California in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McCloskey Hall
1962 • 2003
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
1. McCloskey Hall Marker
This cornerstone commemorates the site of McCloskey Hall, a men's residence hall built on this site in 1962 and razed in 2003. The building was named for lawyer, banker and U.S. Navy veteran David M. McCloskey, a member of the Council of Trustees from 1931 through 1941 and One of the founders of the Student Association, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 40° 3.794′ N, 79° 53.153′ W. Marker is in California, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on Hickory Street north of 6th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 Hickory Street, California PA 15419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnson Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); California University of Pennsylvania (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named California University of Pennsylvania (about 700 feet away); Vulcan Mascot (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named California University of Pennsylvania (about 700 feet away); NCAA National Champions (approx. 0.2
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
2. McCloskey Hall Marker
Marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
