Regent Square in Edgewood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jane Grey Swisshelm

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

1. Jane Grey Swisshelm Marker

Inscription. Renowned editor, abolitionist, Civil War nurse, advocate of women's rights and temperance. Also author of "Half a Century, 1815-1865." Born Jane Grey Cannon at Pittsburgh December 6, 1815; died in old homestead on this site on July 22, 1884.

Erected 1959 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1886.

Location. 40° 25.708′ N, 79° 53.487′ W. Marker is in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Regent Square. It is at the intersection of Braddock Avenue and Greendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Braddock Avenue. Located in median between Greendale Avenue and Parkway East (I-376) inbound on-ramp. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15218, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater

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Pittsburgh.

It is also 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: Hellmund House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Miller House (about 600 feet away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The C.C. Mellor Memorial Library and Edgewood Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pennsylvania Railroad Station (approx. half a mile away); Edgewood Roll of Honor (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Edgewood Roll of Honor (approx. half a mile away).

Also see . . .
1. Jane Grey Swisshelm - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm at FindAGrave.com.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

2. Jane Grey Swisshelm Marker

(Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Jane Grey Swisshelm image. Click for full size.

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3. Jane Grey Swisshelm

Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.