Jane Grey Swisshelm - Pittsburgh, PA
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bluesnote
N 40° 26.509 W 079° 59.907
17T E 584939 N 4477278
The childhood home of Jane Grey Swisshelm.
Waymark Code: WMXHKY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2018
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The plaque says, "To The Memory of
Jane Grey Swisshelm
1815-1884
Pittsburgh's first newspaper woman secured passage of state law April 11, 1848 enabling married women to hold and sell property
A woman of great moral courage and love for humanity,
A friend of the oppressed and devoted war nurse.
Born in Pittsburgh - This location marks the site of her childhood home"
Name of Famous Person: Jane Grey Swisshelm
Physical Address: 339 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
What is this person famous for?:
Founder of the first newspaper in Pittsburgh
Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link]
Personal Experience:
Great, easy location to visit.
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