Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Croatian Church, North Side
Erected 2015 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 40° 27.503′ N, 79° 59.189′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Route 28, 0.1 miles south of 31st Street Bridge. Marker is located at the St. Nicholas Church Historic Site next to PA 28. 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. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (here, next to this marker); St. Nicholas Church (here, next to this marker); Mala Jaska (here, next to this marker); St. Nicholas Church and Mala Jaska (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herr's Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lagering Caves (approx. ¼ mile away); E & O Brewery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Biergarten (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . . Preserve Croatian Heritage Foundation. (Submitted on June 19, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Dedication
The marker was dedicated on Saturday, June 20, 2015 during a soggy day in Pittsburgh. Many dignitaries were in attendance, including Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, the Croatian Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Josko Paro. Former PA Senator James Ferlo. Along with the singing of the US and Croatian National Anthems by the Duquesne University Junior Tamburitzans.
— Submitted June 20, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 20, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.