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Grant's Hill

 
 
Grant's Hill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020
1. Grant's Hill Marker
Inscription. On this hill the British under Major James Grant were defeated by the French and Indians from Fort Duquesne, September 14, 1758.
 
Erected 1901 by Daughters of the American Revolution-Pittsburgh Chapter.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1883.
 
Location. 40° 26.354′ N, 79° 59.805′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Grant Street and Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Grant Street. On Grant Street wall of the Allegheny County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (here, next to this marker); Henry Clay Frick (here, next to this marker); Pledge of Allegiance (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Sadowski (within shouting distance of this marker); The City of Pittsburgh was named by General John Forbes in Honor of William Pitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hobson Richardson, Master Builder & Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
Allegheny County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 15, 2011
2. Allegheny County Courthouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,283 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   2. submitted on March 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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