York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James L. Morrison, Jr., Ph.D.

Department of History and Political Science

— 1971-1988 —

James L. Morrison, Jr., Ph.D. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

1. James L. Morrison, Jr., Ph.D. Marker

Inscription.

Professor Morrison established a tradition of excellence both in the classroom and in his scholarship. His classes on the Civil War and military history were legendary among students. His numerous publications included "The Best School in the World: A History of West Point." He served on several committees of the Academic Senate and as the Advisor to Omega Theta Chi fraternity. He received the Professional Service and Leadership Award and was granted Emeritus status upon his retirement.

Erected by York College of Pennsylvania.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.

Location. 39° 56.797′ N, 76° 43.759′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It can be reached from Country Club Road. Marker is in the Faculty Recognition Garden, part of the Campus Mall on the York College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Country Club Road, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, 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: Bruce B. Smith, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Van R. Baker, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Chris Meisenhelter

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(here, next to this marker); Dean Stanton Barnard, Jr., Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Benjamin M. McKulik, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Charles W. Boas, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Mary Ann Snodgrass, Ph.D. (a few steps from this marker); Carmen H. Owen, M.A. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . .
1. Col James Lunsford “Little Jimmy” Morrison Jr. at Find A Grave. (Submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. York College of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

2. James L. Morrison, Jr., Ph.D. Marker

Faculty Recognition Garden Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

3. Faculty Recognition Garden Marker

Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

4. Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.