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

Washington and Jefferson College

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

1. Washington and Jefferson College Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Chartered history begins with the founding of Washington Academy in 1787. Section of the Administration Building erected, 1793. Washington College (1806) and Jefferson College (1802) united in March, 1865.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.

Location. 40° 10.29′ N, 80° 14.505′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136) 0.1 miles east of South College Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling west. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juncta Juvant - Together We Thrive (within shouting distance of this marker); Patton Lyon Logan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell (about 300 feet away); C.P.T. Moore - W.H. Letherman

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(about 300 feet away); Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi (about 300 feet away); Charles F. West, M.D. (about 400 feet away); Washington and Greene Counties Labor Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Washington and Jefferson College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Washington & Jefferson College. (Submitted on August 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

2. Washington and Jefferson College Marker

Facing west on Beau Street

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

3. Washington and Jefferson College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.