Allegheny College

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.

Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 86) and Sherman Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.

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