Waynesburg College
Inscription
Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chartered by the State in 1850. One of the first two colleges in Pennsylvania to grant degrees to women, in 1857.
Location
AddressN Morris St. (US 19) & W College St.
CityWaynesburg
CountyGreene
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.899050, -80.188450
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