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

Old Willow

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

1. Old Willow Marker

Inscription. For decades Freshmen bowed to this landmark as Penn State's oldest living tradition. Planted near this site by William Waring in 1859, it fell in 1923 and has been replaced several times by descendants of the original. Legend claims the tree grew from a cutting brought by President Pugh from the home of English poet Alexander Pope.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 40° 47.727′ N, 77° 51.773′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is on Pattee Mall east of Pollock Road, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: Penn State Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Pattee Mall American Elms (within shouting distance of this marker); Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Evan Pugh (within shouting distance of this marker); Waring European Larch (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ionospheric Research (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

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

2. Old Willow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on October 29, 2024, by Sam Skeen of State College, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.