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

Susquehanna University

 
 
Susquehanna University Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011
1. Susquehanna University Marker
Inscription. Founded 1858 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church as the Missionary Institute and Susquehanna Female College. The present corporate title was adopted in 1895.
 
Erected by Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
 
Location. 40° 47.967′ N, 76° 52.277′ W. Marker is in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in Snyder County. Marker is on University Avenue west of Susquehanna University College Circle, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove PA 17870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susquehanna University World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Susquehanna University World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Class of 1888 Graduation Tree Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Seibert Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commemorating Gustavus Adolphus Hall (about 400 feet away); 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Christopher James Vialonga (about 400 feet away); Colleen Monica Supinski (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selinsgrove.
 
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1. Susquehanna University. Susquehanna University is a selective college that prepares students for achievement, leadership and service. (Submitted on June 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.) 

2. Susquehanna University - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Wide view of the Susquehanna University Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011
2. Wide view of the Susquehanna University Marker
The main entrance of Susquehanna University image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011
3. The main entrance of Susquehanna University
Looking through the gateway toward Blough-Weis Library and the rest of the campus.
Selinsgrove Hall (1858) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011
4. Selinsgrove Hall (1858)
The university's first building, built largely through the generosity of the people of Selinsgrove, it is on the National Register of Historic Places
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

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