College Township near State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Moses Thompson

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 9, 2012

1. Moses Thompson Marker

Inscription. Partner in Centre Furnace with James Irvin and instrumental in the selection of the site for the establishment of Penn State on furnace company land. Thompson resided here at the mansion for 49 years and hosted many trustee meetings and college guests. He served as Penn State's Treasurer, 1867-74. He was the largest landowner in the county at the time of his death in 1891. Much of his land was eventually acquired by the university.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Pennsylvania State University series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 40° 48.376′ N, 77° 50.557′ W. Marker is near State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is in College Township. Marker can be reached from East College Avenue. Located on the grounds of the Centre County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centre Furnace Forges a Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gardeners Garden (within shouting distance

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

of this marker); Tree and Shrub Border (within shouting distance of this marker); American Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); Centre Furnace (within shouting distance of this marker); Path of a Historic Waterway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centre Furnace Mansion (about 300 feet away); Making Charcoal Iron (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Also see . . . Penn State Alumni Association. (Submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 9, 2012

2. Moses Thompson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.