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Jimmy Stewart

 
 
Jimmy Stewart Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026
1. Jimmy Stewart Marker
Inscription.
☆ Born May 20, 1908 ☆

One of the most beloved actors in American film history, James Maitland Stewart is known for his enduring performances in classic Hollywood movies such as "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "Rear Window," and the perennial Christmas favorite "It's a Wonderful Life." Born and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania, he famously paused his career to serve as a pilot in World War II and is remembered for his talent, humility, and patriotism.
 
Erected 2026 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1908.
 
Location. 40° 27.09′ N, 79° 59.114′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. It is at the intersection of Smallman Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Smallman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1827 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic,
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in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martha Graham (here, next to this marker); H. J. Heinz (here, next to this marker); Myron Cope (here, next to this marker); Franco Harris (here, next to this marker); Nellie Bly (here, next to this marker); Jonas Salk (a few steps from this marker); Mario Lemieux (a few steps from this marker); Andy Warhol (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
Jimmy Stewart Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026
2. Jimmy Stewart Marker
Marker is in the foreground.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Oct. 21, 2026