Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
1. Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory Marker
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Built 1875-1876
Erected by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series list.
Location. 40° 27.883′ N, 79° 59.029′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. It is at the intersection of Harpster Street and Tinsbury Street, on the left when traveling north on Harpster Street. Harpster Street is a one-way street that only heads northeast at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 Harpster Street, Pittsburgh PA 15212, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shrine of St. Anthony (a few steps from this marker); Most Holy Name of Jesus Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Troy Hill Fire Station #39 (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Troy Hill World War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Historic Site (about 500 feet away); Troy Hill Incline (about 500 feet away); The Thomas Carlin's Sons Foundry (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Regarding Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory. The Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 1983.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
2. Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory Marker
Marker is located at the left of the front door.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
3. Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory Marker
Most Holy Name of Jesus
Built 1875-1877
Residence of the first pastor
Fr. Suitbert G. Mollinger
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
