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

Rachel Carson

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. Rachel Carson Marker

Inscription.
☆ Born May 27, 1907 ☆
A marine biologist who became well known as a writer and conservationist, Rachel Louise Carson authored books that helped to ignite the global environmental movement. Her 1962 international bestseller "Silent Spring" warned of the dangers of misusing chemical pesticides. Carson was born and raised in Springdale, Allegheny County, and attended Pennsylvania College for Women - now Chatham University - in Pittsburgh.

Erected 2025 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Environment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1907.

Location. 40° 27.077′ N, 79° 59.132′ 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,

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in the Mid-Atlantic,

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: Andrew Carnegie (here, next to this marker); August Wilson (here, next to this marker); Fred Rogers (here, next to this marker); Roberto Clemente (a few steps from this marker); Michael Keaton (a few steps from this marker); George Benson (a few steps from this marker); Andy Warhol (a few steps from this marker); Jonas Salk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

2. Rachel Carson Marker

Marker is the second headed towards the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.