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Reformed Theological Seminary

 
 
Reformed Theological Seminary Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, May 18, 2008
1. Reformed Theological Seminary Marker
Inscription. Was situated on this campus, 1837-71. Here, Drs. Frederick A. Rauch, John W. Nevin, Philip Schaff, taught and wrote. Their works on theology, philosophy, and church history were influential in the U. S. and Europe.
 
Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionEducation. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
 
Location. 39° 49.706′ N, 77° 53.969′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Rutledge Road and E. Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Road. Marker is on the grounds of The Mercersburg Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marshall College (a few steps from this marker); James Buchanan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ambush at Mercersburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Irwin House (approx. ¼ mile away); John Darby, Lot 14, 1786 (approx. ¼ mile away); President Buchanan’s Home (approx. ¼ mile
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away); Buchanan House (approx. ¼ mile away); Lane House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
 
Also see . . .
1. John Williamson Nevin - Biography. (Submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Philip Schaff - Biography. (Submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
 
Reformed Theological Seminary Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2012
2. Reformed Theological Seminary Marker
Reformed Theological Seminary Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, May 18, 2008
3. Reformed Theological Seminary Building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,208 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.   2. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.   3. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

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