Monroeville in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Cross Roads Presbyterian Church
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 24, 2025
1. Old Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Marker
Rebuilt 1896
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 1834.
Location. 40° 26.189′ N, 79° 46.302′ W. Marker is in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is on Stroschien Road just north of Monroeville Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2700 Stroschien Road, Monroeville PA 15146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Westinghouse (a few steps from this marker); Nikola Tesla (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Church Flag Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Monroeville Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); William D. Boyce (approx. 1½ miles away); McGinley House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Watering Trough (approx. 1.6 miles away); Forbes Road (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroeville.
Regarding Old Cross Roads Presbyterian Church. The octagon shaped structure used stones from the original box-shaped church in the 1896 reconstruction, along with additional stones provided from the nearby Snodgrass quarry. The church's bell tower was added in 1976. Today, the building is under the care of the Monroeville Historical Society. The church was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark in 1975.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 24, 2025
2. Old Cross Roads Presbyterian Church and Marker
Marker is located at the left of the double doors on the left side.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 24, 2025
3. Additional Information Beside The Left Double Doors
This Old Stone Church was built in 1893, and remained an active church for many years. In time, the original Cross Roads Congregation left for a larger facility, and in 1970 the building was donated to the Municipality of Monroeville by T.M. Sylves and Sarah Sylves Thompson. It is currently preserved as an historic landmark under the stewardship of the Monroeville Historical Society.
The Church is available for private weddings and for special tours by calling: 412-856-1000. Further information may be found on the internet at:
http://www.monroevillehistorical.org
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
