South Park in South Park Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Vose Babcock
In Esteem of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
1. Edward Vose Babcock Marker
Allegheny Countys' [sic]
Rural Parks
Erected by the People of Allegheny County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 19.162′ N, 80° 0.525′ W. Marker is in South Park Township, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in South Park. Marker is on Corrigan Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the west column pair bounding the Corrigan Drive traffic circle in South Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Park PA 15129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Infantry (here, next to this marker); Private (First Class) Edmund M. Wilson (here, next to this marker); The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (here, next to this marker); Second Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Joyce Kilmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Troop H, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 28th Division Field Hospital and Ambulance Company Personnel (about 300 feet away); Allegheny Arsenal Explosion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Park Township.
Related marker.
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Also see . . .
1. Edward V. Babcock. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. South Park at Allegheny County Parks. (Submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Pittsburgh City Photographer, 1926
2. Portrait of E.V. Babcock
Mayor from 1918-1921
Mayor from 1918-1921
(at Univ of Pittsburgh). No copyright.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
3. Edward Vose Babcock Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
