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Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi

 
 
Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Marker
Inscription. This plaza is the gift of Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi, the oldest chapter in continuous existence and the first chapter of a college social fraternity in Pennsylvania, to mark the 125th Anniversary of its founding in 1842 at Jefferson College.
 
Erected 1967.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
 
Location. 40° 10.247′ N, 80° 14.549′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from South College Street (U.S. 19) near East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the right when traveling south. Marker is up the steps to the left, in front of the Old Main building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington and Jefferson College (a few steps from this marker); The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); C.P.T. Moore - W.H. Letherman (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Greene Counties Labor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
 
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Beta Theta Pi Plaza image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
2. Beta Theta Pi Plaza
South College Street is in the distance. Steps in front of Old Main building are out of frame on the left.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,623 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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