University Park, Pennsylvania: Skeleton of Old Coaly the Mule
Beloved Penn State mule of the 19th century has his skeleton displayed in a glass case in the 21st century. In the student union, near the fast food mini-outlets.
HUB-Robeson Center
- Address:
- 1 Pollack Rd, University Park, PA
- Directions:
- On the campus of Penn State University, in the HUB-Robeson Center, on the first floor, near the entrance to Freeman Auditorium.
- Phone:
- 814-865-2000
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Before the Nittany Lion there was Old Coaly, a black mule who was the non-official mascot of Penn State University. Old Coaly's articulated skeleton is on public display in a glass case on the campus, so he is not forgotten.
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Old Coaly died of old age in 1893. His bones were preserved, then mounted and displayed in a glass case in 2004.