South Shore in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John A. Roebling
(1806-1869)
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 40° 26.004′ N, 80° 0.193′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in South Shore. Marker is on Smithfield Street, 0.1 miles north of Carson Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at south end of Smithfield Street Bridge near Station Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chuck Muer (a few steps from this marker); P & LE Terminal (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John McMillan (within shouting distance of this marker); Modern Naturalized Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Furnace (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bessemer Converter (about 500 feet away); Railings from the Brady Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); Commerce Court (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . . John Augustus Roebling at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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— Submitted May 9, 2011.
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