University of Scranton, Scranton

Name: University of Scranton
Address: 800 Linden St, Scranton, 18510-4501, United States
Telephone: +1 570-941-7400

#17 among attractions in Scranton

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The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'24"N, 75°39'32"W

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800 Linden StHill SectionScranton 18510-4501 United States

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+1 570-941-7400

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University of Scranton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Marketplace at Steamtown, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Electric City Trolley Museum.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton
12 min walk • The Marketplace at Steamtown is a shopping mall in Scranton, Pennsylvania. United States. It was conceived in the mid-1980s as the keystone of downtown revitalization, though the project was not completed until 1993.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Steamtown National Historic Site offers a captivating glimpse into the golden age of railroads and the industrial heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This expansive museum complex is dedicated to preserving...
0.9 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton
24 min walk • The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is a state and federally designated National Heritage Area in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was initially established in 1991 as the first State Heritage Park in Pennsylvania, and was additionally designated a National Heritage Area in 2000.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton
20 min walk • The Electric City Trolley Museum is a transport museum located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site.
~1530 ftN
Theater, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton
8 min walk • The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Everhart Museum, Scranton
23 min walk • The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art is a non-profit art and natural history museum located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, a local medical doctor and skilled taxidermist.
~1350 ftSW
Museum, Historical place
Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
7 min walk • The Scranton Iron Furnaces is a historic site that preserves the heritage of iron making in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania and is located in Scranton, near the Steamtown National Historic Site.
~1920 ftNW
Church, Non-profit
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton
10 min walk • St. Peter's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral at 315 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton. The entire St. Peter's Cathedral Complex is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1290 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall
Scranton City Hall, Scranton
7 min walk • Scranton City Hall is located at Washington and Mulberry streets in the downtown section of that city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
~930 ftNW
Church
First Church of Christ, Scranton
5 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania located at 520 Vine Street. Built in 1915, the building is known for its Classical Revival architecture.
~920 ftNW
Historic walking areas, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton
5 min walk • Lackawanna County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Scranton, Lackawanna County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Scranton?

Nearby attractions include The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library, Scranton (3 min walk), Lackawanna County Courthouse and John Mitchell Monument, Scranton (5 min walk), First Church of Christ, Scranton (5 min walk), Scranton City Hall, Scranton (7 min walk).

How to get to University of Scranton by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Scranton:

Bus

Lackawanna Transit Center & Martz Trailways Bus Terminal (18 min walk)
FlixBus Scranton • Lines: 2686 (27 min walk)