USU Old Main

The building crowning the hill in Logan is the oldest of its kind in Utah. Old Main, begun in 1889 for the young Agricultural College of Utah — today's Utah State University — took in its first students in 1890 though it wasn't finished until 1902, the work of architect C. L. Thompson. It is the oldest building still in continuous use at any Utah college or university. From its tower shines the great illuminated "A," lit for victories and traditions, a beacon visible across the whole Cache Valley below.

What the plaque says

Construction began 1889. First used in 1890 but not completed until 1902. Designed by C.L. Thompson. Modified by Carl C. Schaub 1892. Oldest continuously used building at an institution of higher education in Utah.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Logan — 1.1 mi
  A vibrant college town tucked into a stunning mountain valley
• American West Heritage Center — 3.8 mi
  A living history farm spanning 160 acres of Cache Valley
• Hyrum State Park — 7.6 mi
  A family-friendly reservoir at the mouth of Blacksmith Fork Canyon
• Wind Cave Trail — 8.1 mi
  A short hike to a triple-arched limestone cave overlooking the canyon

More markers nearby

• Logan Community Center — 0.5 mi
• Unknown Pioneers — 0.6 mi
• Birthplace of Pioneer Pilot Russell L. Maughan — 1.1 mi
• First Dawn to Dusk Flight Across America — 1.1 mi