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

Allegheny Arsenal

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. Allegheny Arsenal Marker

Inscription. Designed by Benjamin H. Latrobe and constructed in 1814. The Arsenal was used as a military garrison, in the manufacture and storing of supplies during the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish American War.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, French and Indian • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 40° 28.026′ N, 79° 57.628′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Lower Lawrenceville. It is on 40th Street 0.2 miles south of Butler Street, on the right when traveling south. Located near Arsenal Park behind Arsenal Middle School in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: A different marker also named Allegheny Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors of the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrenceville Branch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnny Unitas

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(about 800 feet away); Safe Haven Denied at Allegheny Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Padre Pio (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Augustine Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); December 30, 1753 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Allegheny Arsenal Monument. This monument was erected in 1928 to honor the memory of 43 young women buried here, some of the approximately 78 young workers killed at the nearby Allegheny Arsenal by an explosion. The accident of Sept 17, 1862 was the worst industrial accident associated with the Civil War. (Submitted on June 1, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

2. Allegheny Arsenal Marker

Arsenal Park in background

The Duquesne Greys in front of the Allegheny Arsenal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown, circa 1870

3. The Duquesne Greys in front of the Allegheny Arsenal

The Duquesne Greys,18th Infantry, Capt. J. B Moore commanding, in formation at Allegheny Arsenal on Butler Street in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,543 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on April 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.