Lewisburg in Union County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert Lowry

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

1. Robert Lowry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The famed hymn-writer lived in this house, 1869-75. Here, some of his best known hymns were written. His music was sung in many foreign lands. One of his works is, "Shall We Gather at the River." Lowry died in 1899.

Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 57.523′ N, 76° 52.891′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue and Gateway Drive, on the right when traveling north on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 University Avenue, Lewisburg PA 17837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bucknell University World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Ludwig Derr (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of The College Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moore Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Lewisburg Cemetery Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Wendle Community Mausoleum (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Also see . . .
1. Bucknell University: Rev. Robert Lowery, DD. (Submitted on June 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Wholesome Words: Robert Lowry: Baptist Preacher and Hymn Writer. (Submitted on June 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Robert Lowry at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the Robert Lowry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

2. Wide view of the Robert Lowry Marker

The marker stands in front of the Lowry House on the campus of Bucknell University. The restored building now houses the university's Psychological Services.

Robert Lowry House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 15, 2018

3. Robert Lowry House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 17, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.