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

Andrew Carnegie

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. Andrew Carnegie Marker

Inscription.
☆ Born November 25, 1835 ☆
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. Dedicated to philanthropy, he donated most of his vast wealth to foundations, charities, universities and, most notably, public libraries that he built across the country and throughout the English-speaking world. Carnegie moved with his family from Scotland to what is now Pittsburgh's North Side at age 12 and built his fortune in the region.

Erected 2025 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1835.

Location. 40° 27.076′ N, 79° 59.134′ 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,

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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 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: Rachel Carson (here, next to this marker); Fred Rogers (here, next to this marker); August Wilson (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 (within shouting distance of 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. Andrew Carnegie Marker

Marker is in the foreground.

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.