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http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/nittany.html
"The origins of "Nittany" are a bit obscure, but most likely the word comes from a Native American term meaning, "single mountain." (Since a number of Algonquian-speaking tribes inhabited central Pennsylvania, the term can't be traced to one single group.) The description applied to the mountain that separates what is today Penns Valley and Nittany Valley, with its western end overlooking the community of State College and Penn State's University Park campus. The first colonial settlers in the 1700s adopted this term, or a variation of it, in formally naming Nittany Mountain."
I dedicate this wonderful answer to my young niece, who's middle name is Nittany, a "single mountain." My family is part Quaker from the late 1660's, the John Ehrich Shinn family on a ship named Kent, from England, and we're part Lenni-Lenape indian. We are related to William Penn, and God bless PA, PLEASE, because we need it really bad today!
I personally have an Electrical Engineering degree from Penn State University. I AM, PA proud, and WE ARE a Penn State proud family. Not rich, but real people in this difficult world today!
God Bless the USA! Be a single mountain!
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What does nittany mean?
Nittany is a reference to geographic features in Centre County, PA near the campus of Penn State. Nittany can refer to Nittany Valley or Nittany Mountain (more commonly called Mount Nittany) Mount Nittany is one mound in a series of ridges that separates Sugar Valley, Nittany Valley, and Penns Valley.
What do you call another name for moutianlion or codger?
Nittany lion
What is penn state's nickname?
Penn State's nickname is the "Nittany Lions." This name is derived from the Nittany Mountain in Pennsylvania and reflects the university's athletic teams and spirit. The Nittany Lion mascot is a symbol of pride and tradition for the university's students and alumni.
When did Nittany Furnace end?
Nittany Furnace ended in 1911.
When was Nittany Furnace created?
Nittany Furnace was created in 1888.
When was Nittany Mall created?
Nittany Mall was created in 1968.
What is the name of the Penn state football team?
They are called the Penn State Nittany Lions.
When was Nittany Valley Railroad created?
Nittany Valley Railroad was created in 1883.
When did Nittany Valley Railroad end?
Nittany Valley Railroad ended in 1914.
What college has a nittany lion as a mascot?
Penn State has a Nittany Lion as a Mascot.
What is a nittany...isn't a nittany lion penn states mascott?
Penn State's nickname is the Nittany Lions. There is a range of ridges in the Appalachian Mountains not far from the Penn State campus called Nittany Mountain. There used to be mountain lions that roamed that range.
When was Penn State Nittany Lions football created?
Penn State Nittany Lions football was created in 1887.
