Charles Taze Russell
N 40° 27.164 W 080° 00.295
17T E 584377 N 4478483
Wow, the Jehovah's Witnesses started right here in Pittsburgh. I never knew that until visiting this marker! Nearby Carnegie Hall is worth admiring. I always thought it was in New York!
Waymark Code: WMX6K
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2006
Views: 86
Marker Text:
Pastor Russell formed a Bible study group in Allegheny City in the 1870's; developed it into the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society. It became the legal corporation for Jehovah's Witnesses. He lived in the Bible House nearby, 1894-1909; spoke here at Carnegie Hall.
Marker Name: Charles Taze Russell
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 05/08/2000
Marker Type: City
Location: West Commons of Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh
Category: Religion
Website: Not listed
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