Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shannopin Town
Erected 1958 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1731.
Location. 40° 28.181′ N, 79° 57.819′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Lawrenceville. Marker is at the intersection of 40th Street and Foster Street, on the left when traveling north on 40th Street. Located at the southwest side of the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnny Unitas (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegheny Arsenal (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Allegheny Arsenal (approx. ¼ mile away); Soldiers and Sailors of the War of 1812 (approx. ¼ mile away); Safe Haven Denied at Allegheny Arsenal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stephen C. Foster (approx. 0.4 miles away); Allegheny Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Pat the Avenger Returns Fire (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,430 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.