Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The President’s House
Dickinson College
— Walking Tour Stop 15 —
In 1889, Dickinson College President George Reed (no relation) purchased the property. He sold it to the college, and it has since served as home to Dickinson’s presidents. Changes to the house have included the addition of second and third floors, a new northern façade, extensive landscaping and the removal of stucco to reveal the home’s natural brick exterior.
An elegant blend of old and new, the President’s House is a center of campus activity and a source of inspiration for the education of citizen-leaders, reflecting the historic significance and bold future of Dickinson College.
Erected by Historic Carlisle, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 40° 12.108′ N, 77° 11.662′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of West High Street (U.S. 11) and West Street , on the right when traveling east on West 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. The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Benjamin Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); West College: A National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Dickinson College (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 during the Gettysburg Campaign (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
More about this marker. Two photographs of the President’s House, courtesy of Dickinson College Archives, appear on the marker. A nineteenth photo has a caption of “In 1890 the “villa” was enlarged to include a second story.” The other photo has a caption of “By 1930, when the house was painted white, a wrap-around front porch had been added.”
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.