The Forks of the Ohio
| | National Historic Landmark | |
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
Erected 1963 by United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 26.509′ N, 80° 0.592′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Located in Point State Park to the left of David L. Lawrence plaque on same walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, 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: David L. Lawrence (a few steps from this marker); Pittsburgh Peace Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); The Site of Fort Pitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Forks of the Ohio Fort Pitt Blockhouse
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Forbes Road (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Forks of The Ohio. National Historic Landmarks website (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,363 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
