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

Shrine of St. Anthony

— Historic Landmark —

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025

1. Shrine of St. Anthony Marker

Inscription.
1880 - 1892

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 40° 27.887′ N, 79° 59.018′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. It is on Harpster Street just north of Tinsbury Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1704 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 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: Most Holy Name of Jesus Rectory (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 400 feet away); Troy Hill World War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Historic Site (about 500 feet away); Troy Hill Incline (about 500 feet away); 31st Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Regarding Shrine of St. Anthony. Also known as St. Anthony's

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Chapel, the building houses 4,000 to 5,000 religious relics, making it the largest collection of relics outside the Vatican. It was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 1968, the year the plaque program was begun. In addition to St. Anthony's Chapel, only six other significant structures were included in its first year.

Also see . . . Shrine of St. Anthony Wikipedia Page. Includes the history of the chapel as well as several photos of the interior. (Submitted on May 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)

Shrine of St. Anthony and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025

2. Shrine of St. Anthony and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.