Blue plaque № 28639

Blue plaque № 28639

Evan Pugh, Ph.D.. Scientist, educator, humanitarian, and first President of Penn State University, 1859-64. Pugh trained as agricultural chemist; promoted application of science education to farming and industry. He founded and conducted Jordan Bank Academy at his home 3 miles south. (missing)

  • Jordan Bank Elem. School, S. Fifth and Hodgson streets, Oxford, PA