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

The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

1. The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College Marker

Inscription. Named for John Dickinson President of Pennsylvania and of Delaware. "The penman of the Revolution," and first president of the Board of Trustees of this college.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 12.118′ N, 77° 11.638′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of W. High Street and West Street on W. High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Benjamin Rush (here, next to this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); West College: A National Historic Landmark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Dr. Benjamin Rush (about 300 feet away); Dickinson’s Historic Triangle (about 400 feet away); Dickinson College (about 400 feet away); Dickinson College during the Gettysburg Campaign (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Also see . . .
1. John Dickinson Biography. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Dickinson College Website

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. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 7, 2010

2. John Dickinson Campus Marker

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Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

3. Dickinson College

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4. John Dickinson

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,271 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.