Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Glen Mills

Name: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Address: Glen Mills, United States

#12 among attractions in Glen Mills

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Glen Mills

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public historically black university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1837, it is the oldest historically black college. It is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The university offers bachelor's degrees and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 39°55'56"N, 75°31'57"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Newlin Grist Mill, Warner Theater, William Brinton 1704 House, West Chester Tee It Up.

3.2 miSE
Historical place, Park, History museum
Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills
83 min walk • The Newlin Mill Complex, also referred to as The Newlin Grist Mill, is a water-powered gristmill on the west branch of Chester Creek near Concordville, Pennsylvania was built in 1704 by Nathaniel and Mary Newlin and operated commercially until 1941.
4.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Hotel, Theater
Warner Theater, West Chester
112 min walk • Warner Theater, also known as The High Street Theater, was a historic movie theater located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by the noted Chicago theater design firm of Rapp and Rapp and built by Warner Brothers. It opened on November 14, 1930.
2.9 miSW
Museum, History museum
William Brinton 1704 House, West Chester
74 min walk • The William Brinton 1704 House is a historic house museum located 21 Oakland Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania about five miles south of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Built in 1704, it is well-preserved example of an early Delaware Valley stone house, which served as a residence of one family for over 150 years.
2.7 miNW
39°56'54"N • 75°34'46"W
West Chester Tee It Up, West Chester
70 min walk • Mini golf, Golf
3.7 miS
Church
Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills
95 min walk • Covenant Fellowship Church is a 1500+ member non-denominational "Reformed charismatic" church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. The senior pastor is Jared Mellinger, who has led the church since 2008.
1 miW
Bridge
County Bridge No. 148, Glen Mills
26 min walk • County Bridge No. 148 is a historic stone arch bridge located in Westtown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It spans a branch of Chester Creek. It has a single span measuring 36 feet long. The bridge was constructed in 1911, of coursed roughly square stone in a camelback shape.
4.3 miNW
39°57'32"N • 75°36'20"W
Church Street Gallery, West Chester
109 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
3.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Philips Memorial Building, West Chester
96 min walk • Philips Memorial Hall is a building of West Chester University, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, named after George M. Philips, originally opened in 1927.
4.8 miE
National park
Ridley Creek State Park
123 min walk • One of the park's main attractions is the picturesque Ridley Creek, which meanders through the lush woodlands and open meadows, providing a serene backdrop for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife observation. The park features an extensive network of hiking and equestrian...
3.8 miW
Neighbourhood
West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District, West Chester
96 min walk • West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District, also known as the Quadrangle Historic District, is a group of historic academic buildings and national historic district located on the campus of West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
3.3 miS
Church
Concord Friends Meetinghouse, Glen Mills
84 min walk • Concord Friends Meetinghouse is a historic meeting house on Old Concord Road in Concordville, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The meeting was first organized sometime before 1697, as the sixth Quaker meeting in what was then Chester County.