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

Avery College

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 21, 2011

1. Avery College Marker

Inscription. To the south, at Nash and Avery Streets, stood Avery College. Founded in 1849 by Charles Avery (1784-1858), Methodist lay preacher, philanthropist, abolitionist, to provide a classical education for Negroes.

Erected 1968 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 40° 27.222′ N, 79° 59.881′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in East Allegheny. Marker is at the intersection of East Ohio Street and Nash Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ohio Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perry's Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pauline H. Rosenberg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen Collins Foster (approx. ¼ mile away); Hampton Battery Monument

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Pittsburgh Platform (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry J. Heinz (approx. 0.3 miles away); Allegheny Aqueduct (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Avery Training School. Taken from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website. (Submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Avery College - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 21, 2011

2. Avery College Marker

Facing west on East Ohio Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,564 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.