Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World War I Memorial

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025

1. World War I Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Granite, Bronze
1920

Troy Hill began as a small village outside of nearby Allegheny City. It was first settled by the German-speaking communities working in the industries along the Allegheny River. This monument pays tribute to the citizens of Troy Hill who fought in World War I alongside over four million fellow Americans. It was dedicated on the second Veterans Day, two years after World War II ended. The broad traffic island on which the monument sits was created following several motor vehicle incidents.

Erected by The City of Pittsburgh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Roads & Vehicles • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 40° 27.871′ N, 79° 58.929′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. It is at the intersection of Lowrie Street and Froman Street, on the left when traveling north on Lowrie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1729 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Troy Hill World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Troy Hill Incline (a few steps from this marker); Troy Hill Fire Station #39 (a few steps from this marker); Shrine of St. Anthony (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory (about 500 feet away); Most Holy Name of Jesus Church (about 600 feet away); 31st Street Bridge (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Regarding World War I Memorial. An error appears on the marker as the monument was dedicated in 1920. It should read it "was dedicated on the second Veterans

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025

2. World War I Memorial Marker

The marker is located at the bottom left of the monument.

Day, two years after World War I ended", not World War II.

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 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.