Sharpsburg in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Guyasuta
(1720-1794)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
1. Guyasuta Marker
Guyasuta ("Crosses Standing in a Row), a leader of the Seneca Tribe whose hunting ground included the Sharpsburg area, served as George Washington's guide during a 1753 survey of the point. He later represented his people in negotiations with the British settlers. During his later years, he settled in the area now known as Guyasuta Reservation and was probably buried in the area now occupied by the north end of the Highland Park Bridge.Erected 1986 by Originally H.J. Heinz.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 40° 29.678′ N, 79° 55.937′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and North Canal Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located in the H.J. Heinz Memorial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles
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Also see . . . Guyasuta. Wikipedia article about Guyasuta (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
2. Guyasuta Statue
This statue is the third to occupy this site. The first was part of a large fountain manufactured by the J.L. Mott Company and given by H.J. Heinz circa 1896. That fountain was hit by a car in 1930 and replaced by a second statue (from the original mould) which was knocked from its concrete base in 1983 by a truck. This bronze replica of the 1930 statue was produced by Karkadoulias Bronze Art Company and installed in 1986. While the sculpture is not modelled in the likeness of Guyasuta, his name has long been associated with it.
Photographed By Jordan Romano, May 7, 2021
3. Guyasuta Markers and Statue
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
4. Guyasuta Statue
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
5. Guyasuta Statue
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
6. Henry John Heinz Plaque
H.J. Heinz came to Sharpsburg in 1849, for nearly 40 years he grew vegetables in the fertile soil of the surrounding Allegheny River floodplain. During that time he resided in Sharpsburg, taught Sunday School in the Grace Methodist Church (15th Street) and became a highly respected member of the community. In the late 1800's, he relocated his rapidly growing company to its current location on Pittsburgh's North Side, leaving behind numerous gifts to the community, including a playground and ballfield and the elaborate metal drinking fountain topped by a life-size sculpture of an Indian which stood at this intersection until 1930.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 6, 2014
7. H.J. Heinz Memorial Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 229 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 6, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
