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

Anthony Sadowski

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020

1. Anthony Sadowski Marker

Inscription. Prominent Indian trader and interpreter, employed by the provincial governor of Pennsylvania as an Indian agent in the Western Country. As a trader travelled "To Allegheny" as far as Logstown, (Ambridge, PA). With two other Indian traders established a trading post "At Allegheny" (Kittanning, PA.), June 1729. Became a citizen of Pennsylvania in 1735.

Erected by Polish Historical Committee of the Central Council of Polish Organizations of Pittsburgh, PA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1729.

Location. 40° 26.347′ N, 79° 59.785′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Grant Street. Located on the northwest wall of the Allegheny County Courthouse near the courtyard entrance gate. 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. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grant's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Pledge of Allegiance (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay Frick (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hobson Richardson, Master Builder & Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2013

2. Anthony Sadowski Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.