Mount Washington in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bigham House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024
1. Bigham House Marker
1849
Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 40° 25.663′ N, 80° 1.112′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Mount Washington. It is on Pennridge Road 0.2 miles south of Bigham Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 655 Pennridge Road, Pittsburgh PA 15211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chatham Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seldom Seen Arch (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Enlightenment (approx. half a mile away); Whittier School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Mary's of the Mount Church Honor Roll (approx. 0.6 miles away); 19th Ward Veterans Honor Roll (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Regarding Bigham House. Also known as Chatham Hall, this was the home of abolitionist
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024
2. Bigham House Marker
The marker is located at the side door on the north side of the house.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024
3. Bigham House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
