Alfred in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Statue of King Alfred The Great
(A.D. 849-899)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
1. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Inscription.
This Statue of King Alfred The Great. (A.D. 849-899). was provided through the generosity of Stephen Clarke Saunders '58 and Barbara Potter Saunders '60, and was dedicated in September 1990 as a remembrance of the heritage of Alfred University and as a memorial to the "Education King." William Underhill, Sculptor
was provided through the generosity of Stephen Clarke Saunders '58 and Barbara Potter Saunders '60, and was dedicated in September 1990 as a remembrance of the heritage of Alfred University and as a memorial to the "Education King." William Underhill, Sculptor
Erected 1990 by Alfred University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1990.
Location. 42° 15.232′ N, 77° 47.271′ W. Marker is in Alfred, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is on Saxon Drive, ¼ mile east of South Main Street when traveling east. Statue is on the grounds of Alfred University, directly ahead by walkway at the western terminus of Saxon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alfred NY 14802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Alfred University. (Submitted on July 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
2. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Marker is on the rear of the pedestal; view of rear and left sides.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
3. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Wide rear view towards Saxon Drive. Alfred University is on the east side of Alfred; SUNY Alfred is on the west.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
4. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
View walking from end of Saxon Drive.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
5. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Distant northward view.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
6. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Long southward view towards Alumni Hall in the background, the oldest building on campus.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
7. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
8. This Statue of King Alfred The Great Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.