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

Old Main

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 11, 2025

1. Old Main Marker

Inscription.

Built in 1854 as the Academy Building, Old Main grew to encompass all areas of campus life including classrooms, residence halls and administrative offices. With fountains situated on both sides of the entry sidewalk, Old Main eventually stretched from Frederick Street to just across from Dutcher Hall. A bell tower was the focal point of the facade.

In the 1960s, the building was torn down to make room for the construction of Genser Library. The stained glass windows from Old Main's chapel were salvaged and have been installed in other buildings across campus.

Erected by Millersville University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 39° 59.927′ N, 76° 21.285′ W. Marker is in Millersville, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of George Street and McCollough Street, on the left when traveling north on George Street. Marker is northeast of the McNairy Library, on the Millersville University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millersville PA 17551, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

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: Millersville University (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Flowering Dogwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Tulip Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders of Millersville University (within shouting distance of this marker); Biemesderfer Center [Old Library] (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dutcher Hall (about 300 feet away); Saucer Magnolia (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millersville.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 11, 2025

2. Old Main Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 11, 2025

3. Old Main Marker

Library and Civil War memorial in background

Old Main in <i>1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown, circa 1875

4. Old Main in 1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County

1867 Civil War memorial is visible at far right

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.