Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington and Jefferson College
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. Washington and Jefferson College Marker
Chartered history starts with the founding of Washington Academy in 1787. A section of the Administration Building erected, 1793. Washington College (1806) and Jefferson College (1802) were united in 1865.
Erected 1954 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 year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 40° 10.243′ N, 80° 14.563′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on South College Street (U.S. 19) south of East Beau Street (Pennsylvania Route 136), on the left when traveling south. 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. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (here, next to this marker); Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi (a few steps from this marker); Washington and Greene Counties Labor Memorial (within shouting distance of 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Our Story. College website entry (Submitted on April 16, 2006.)
2. Washington and Jefferson College - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
2. Marker in Front of Steps Up to Old Main
Marker is in profile just to the right of the steps. Brass tablet with college crest is on the left post. On the right is the Phi Gamma Delta tablet, a historical marker in its own right.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
3. Marker, with Bica-Ross Hall Behind the Trees
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
4. Old Gym Building
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
5. Class of 1876.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,739 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
