Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On This Site
Protest Against Removing War Munitions
Erected 1916 by The Womans' Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1860.
Location. 40° 26.325′ N, 79° 59.819′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located on the southeast corner of the Allegheny County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 461 Forbes Ave, 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. The City of Pittsburgh was named by General John Forbes in Honor of William Pitt (a few steps from this marker); In 1841 (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hobson Richardson, Master Builder & Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); Pledge of Allegiance (within shouting distance of this marker); National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Allegheny County (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.