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The Cross Of Christ At Jumonville. 887 Jumonville Rd. Hopwood, PA 15445. Phone: 724-439-4912. Region: Laurel Highlands. The Great Cross of Christ stands 60 ft. tall on Dunbar's Knob, offering a breathtaking view, including the USX Tower in Pittsburgh on a clear day.
Whether you are inspired by the cross or not, this is a must-see if you love beautiful vistas. With a view on a clear day of up to 50 miles (you can see Pittsburgh at times), it's worth the short climb. You can drive up to about a 1/2 mile of the cross.
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Since 1950 a steel cross 60 feet high has stood on a concrete base six feet tall on Dunbar’s Knob, which itself is 2,480 feet above sea level. On a clear day the mountaintop boasts a view of three states and seven counties with sights up to 50 miles away.
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The Jumonville Cross (also known as the Great Cross of Christ) is located on the grounds of the Jumonville Camp and Retreat Center in Fayette County. Jumonville isa Christian camp and retreat center with summer programs for all ages, and retreat space for groups year-round. While the summer camps have been popular since the 1940s, the grounds here ...
Start your hike to the Jumonville Cross by walking around the gate (meant to keep vehicles out) and up the paved walkway. The trail is roughly 0.4 miles long, with 230 feet of elevation gainalong the way (and there are benches to rest at along the trail). The trail also affords some beautiful views of both the Jumonville camp and Uniontown in the d...
Seeing the Jumonville Cross up-close is truly remarkable! The main shaft of the cross stands 60 feet tall and weighs about 47,000 pounds, while the two projecting “arms” of the cross are each 12 feet long. The materials for the Jumonville Cross were all locally sourced – U.S. Steel rolled steel plates, Moore Metal Works in Greensburg fabricated its...
Since the 1950’s, people from around the globe have made their way to Jumonville to gaze upon the massive cross on Dunbar’s Knob, the second-largest cross in Pennsylvania. This monument to peace and hope is a must-see when passing through Fayette County, impressive not only for its sheer size, but for the inspirational symbolism and magnificent vie...
Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Fayette County is the site of the first battle in what would become known in North America as the French and Indian War (and known elsewhere as theSeven Years War), a global struggle for empire between the two superpowers of that time, France and England. Laurel Caverns is billed as “Pennsylvania’s Largest Cav...
Great Cross of Christ. A stranger driving through the highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania saw something on a far-off mountaintop that looked like a gleaming cross. Stopping his car, he trained field glasses on the object and said, “That looks like one of the wonders of the modern world.
Nov 30, 2023 · Perched atop Dunbar's Cross, the Jumonville Cross has towered above the small town of Hopwood since 1950, drawing visitors from around the world. Officially the Great Cross of Christ, the cross is often referred to as the Jumonville Cross.
The Great Cross of Christ stands 60 ft. tall on Dunbar's Knob, offering a breathtaking view, including the USX Tower in Pittsburgh on a clear day. Built in 1950 for the United Methodist Church, this inspiring landmark has touched the hearts of people from around the world.
