Historical Marker

Allegheny College

N. Main St. (PA 86) at Sherman St., Meadville · Meadville · Crawford

Inscription

Oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Allegheny Mountains. Founded 1815. Chartered 1817. The college's first president, Timothy Alden, was architect of Bentley Hall, which became the center of administration.

Location

AddressN. Main St. (PA 86) at Sherman St., Meadville

CityMeadville

CountyCrawford

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates41.647950, -80.146010

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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