National Register of Historic Places

Old West, Dickinson College

Old West, Dickinson College is a historic place in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000659.

Carlisle, Cumberland County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000659★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old West, Dickinson College?

Old West was the first building to be erected on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1803, completed in 1822, and is a fine example of Federal period architecture.

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Listing details

Name
Old West, Dickinson College
City
Carlisle
County
Cumberland County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000659
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.20294, -77.19526
When was Old West, Dickinson College listed on the National Register?

Old West, Dickinson College was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Old West, Dickinson College located?

Old West, Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.20294, -77.19526. See the map above.

Is Old West, Dickinson College a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old West, Dickinson College is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.