Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
December 30, 1753
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
1. December 30, 1753 Marker
Near this spot and on the morning of December 30, 1753 George Washington and Christopher Gist crossed the Allegheny River on their return from their perilous mission to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf
Erected 1908 by The Pennsylvania Society Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 30, 1753.
Location. 40° 28.171′ N, 79° 57.788′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Lawrenceville. It is on 40th Street north of Butler Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 169 40th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shannopin Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Unitas (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegheny Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Allegheny Arsenal (approx. Ό mile away); Soldiers and Sailors of the War of 1812 (approx. Ό mile away); Lawrenceville Branch (approx. Ό mile away); St. Augustine Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Padre Pio (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2024
2. December 30, 1753 Marker
Marker is located in the lower left corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
