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Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Civil War Memorial

 
 
Civil War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020
1. Civil War Memorial
Inscription.
In commemoration of
The Centennial Anniversary
of the U.S. Civil War
and to honor and remember the Poles who served as volunteers in Pennsylvania Regiments
1861 - 1865

 
Erected by Polish Historical Committee, Central Council of Polish Organizations.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
 
Location. 40° 26.286′ N, 79° 59.843′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Memorial is on Grant Street just north of 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. United Steelworkers of America (a few steps from this marker); City-County Building (within shouting distance of this marker); In 1841 (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh (about 300 feet away); The City of Pittsburgh was named by General John Forbes in Honor of William Pitt (about 300 feet away); Pittsburgh Chinatown (about 300 feet away); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (about 300 feet 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 September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 7 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
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