Commissioned surveyor 1769 by William and Mary College. Personal friend and assistant to George Washington, who commissioned him major in the Revolutionary Army. Quartermaster, Paymaster, and Brigade-Major in the Virginia Line. Staff Officer and . . . — — Map (db m242016) HM
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E.V. Babcock - The Father of Allegheny County Parks
We have E.V. Babcock to thank for starting Allegheny County's remarkable park system. Edward Vose Babcock (1864-1948) was born and raised on a farm near Fulton, New York. He . . . — — Map (db m114185) HM
On St John Street at Church Avenue, on the left when traveling north on St John Street.
The names of the heroic
men and women of this parish
who served in the armed forces
of our country during World War II
are indelibly inscribed on this tablet
Those killed in combat abroad
Akanowicz, Edward A.
Banczak, Walter J. . . . — — Map (db m177516) WM
On St. John Street at Church Avenue, on the left when traveling north on St. John Street.
Adamson, Robert E.
Amon, Regis G.
Amon, Vincent
Andrews, Albert E.
Arch, John Francis
Arch, Joseph Paul
Arch, Robert Regis
Ardinger, Harry
Arlet, George W.
Artinger, Charles M.
Artinger, Frank R.
Artinger, . . . — — Map (db m178816) WM
Near Sproul Street, 0.1 miles east of Shingiss Street.
Largest Native American burial mound in Western Pennsylvania (16 feet high & 85 feet wide). It was hand-built by the Adena people between 200 BC and 100 AD and later used by the Hopewell people. Late 19th century excavations uncovered 33 skeletons . . . — — Map (db m40899) HM
On Island Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 51) 0.2 miles south of Duke Street, on the right when traveling south.
The noted jurist lived here. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice, 1952-68. A presiding judge for the War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg, 1947-1948. State legislator, 1929-31. Veteran of two World Wars. Author of 16 books. Buried in Arlington National . . . — — Map (db m40900) HM
In memory of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of
Late Rebellion, 1861-1865.
Gettysburg
[Grant relief; representing soldiers]
Appomattox
[Farragut relief; representing sailors]
[Grand Army of the . . . — — Map (db m224874) WM
From whom McKeesport derives its name, first permanent white settler at the forks of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers in 1755. The Colonial Government granted to him exclusive right of ferrage over these rivers April 3, 1769, called . . . — — Map (db m29962) HM
On Eden Park Boulevard, 0 miles north of Tulip Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In 1934 this McKeesport native became the 1st woman to pilot a commercial airliner. Discriminated against because she was a woman, she resigned within a year and went on to become the 1st woman licensed instructor by the Civil Aeronautics . . . — — Map (db m47040) HM
John McKee and other members of the family were buried in the "Old Graveyard" on Ninth Avenue, just outside the limits of the original townsite.
On account of the abandonment of that primitive burial-ground in 1871 their remains . . . — — Map (db m224870) HM
On 5th Avenue at Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue.
On April 21, 1947, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon debated the Taft-Hartley Labor-Management Relations Act at the Penn-McKee Hotel. The first debate between the two House Labor Committee members was a precursor to the iconic Kennedy-Nixon . . . — — Map (db m54922) HM
On Lysle Boulevard at Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the left when traveling east on Lysle Boulevard.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of all wars,
by the City of McKeesport, Pa.
· · · · ·
There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of these,
our sons and daughters, than the memory we cherish of their
sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m224906) WM
On Lysle Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 148) 0.2 miles west of Coursin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Incorporated 1869, the works began production here, 1872. By 1901, when it became a subsidiary of United States Steel, this was the world's largest pipe producer. Major advances in inspection techniques originated here. Plant operations ceased in . . . — — Map (db m47041) HM
On Lysle Boulevard at Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the left when traveling east on Lysle Boulevard.
Born in McKeesport
October 20, 1874
Killed in Action
Peking, China July 16, 1900
Awarded the Medal of Honor
July 19, 1901
He sacrificed his life to
save the lives of others — — Map (db m224897) WM
An influential leader of the Seneca Nation in this area and ally of the British during the time of the French & Indian War. Encamped near here when George Washington paid respects to her, 1753. Died, 1754; according to legend, buried nearby. — — Map (db m47042) HM
Inspired by the good turn of an English Scout, he brought the Scouting movement to the United States. His efforts led to the incorporation of Boy Scouts of America in Washington, D.C., on February 8, 1910, and to its chartering by Congress on June . . . — — Map (db m40917) HM
On Washington Road (Bypass U.S. 19) south of Florence Place, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of
the men of Mount Lebanon
who at the call of their country
entered the service
to fight in the Great War
for world-wide liberty
Died in Service Abroad
Samuel Raymond Colhouer William George Hackney
Wounded in . . . — — Map (db m181851) WM
On 10th Street, 0.1 miles west of Andrew Street, on the left when traveling west.
Carnegie Library opened here 1898. Host to athletic club that included world-renowned swimmers. Coached by Jack Scarry, Olympic medal winners were Susan Laird and Jo McKim, 1928, and Lenore Kight Wingard, 1932 and 1936. Anna Mae Gorman competed in . . . — — Map (db m44870) HM
On East Waterfront Drive, 0.7 miles west of E 8th Ave (Pennsylvania Route 837), on the right when traveling west.
On the morning of July 6, 1892, on orders of the Carnegie Steel Company, 300 Pinkerton agents attempted to land near here; strikers and citizens repulsed them. Seven workers and three Pinkertons were killed. 8,000 state militia arrived July 12; by . . . — — Map (db m39901) HM
On East 22nd Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East 22nd Street.
In these two adjoining cemeteries are buried six of the seven Carnegie Steel Company workers killed during the “Battle of Homestead” on July 6, 1892. The graves of Peter Ferris, Henry Striegel, and Thomas Weldon are here in Saint Mary's . . . — — Map (db m40891) HM
On East 10th Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Louise Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by
the citizens of the
Borough of Munhall
to the memory
of her patriots in
the Great World War
1917 - 1919
In special commemoration
to those who made
the Supreme Sacrifice
this tablet is dedicated.
★ . . . — — Map (db m156094) WM
On Bell Avenue east of Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This original entrance way stone is a lasting tribute and
memorial to every student, faculty member and
administrator who lingered "within thy walls" of
North Braddock Scott High School
On this site stands the former residence of . . . — — Map (db m224788) HM
On Library Street / Jones Avenue south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
July 9, 1755, General Braddock's British forces en route to capture Fort Duquesne were ambushed and routed by French and Indians within present limits of Braddock and North Braddock, forcing retreat and failure of the expedition. — — Map (db m59177) HM
On Library Street / Jones Avenue south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Known as the high tide of the Whiskey Rebellion, the rendezvous of militias from Pennsylvania's four western counties took place here, August 1-2, 1794. This was the largest armed resistance to the national government between the Revolutionary and . . . — — Map (db m59178) HM
was located near this tablet.
Here General Braddock was refreshed
and the wounds bathed that he received
in the Battle of Braddock's Defeat.
July, 9, 1755.
From these injuries he died
July 13, 1755.
-----------------
Erected 1917. . . . — — Map (db m166922) HM
On Jones Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated July 9, 1930 to Colonel George Washington, who served as aide-de-camp to General Edward Braddock in the Battle of Braddocks Field around this site July 9, 1755 — — Map (db m58973) HM
ASM International
The Materials Information Society
Has Designated
Edgar Thomson Plant
U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works
An Historical Landmark
“Built in 1873 by Andrew Carnegie, the Edgar Thomson Plant pioneered numerous technological . . . — — Map (db m99443) HM
On Braddock Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Joe was of eastern European stock and worked in the steel mills of Pittsburgh. His physical power and his courageous, giving and industrious character made Joe the greatest steelworker who ever lived.
In fact, Joe was made of steel, born in . . . — — Map (db m98943) HM
On Jones Avenue (Library Street) south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On May 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Braddocks Field and spent the night at the Wallace Mansion. He left for Pittsburgh the next day. — — Map (db m223510) HM
On Noblestown Road at Union Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 978), on the left when traveling east on Noblestown Road.
-Lest We Forget-
In honor of those
who served our country
Korean War
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Afghanistan War
Iraq War
Rededicated following
the flood of September 17th 2004
on
Memorial Day 2006
World War II
Adamowski, . . . — — Map (db m177489) WM
The northern end of town has long been identified with Jonathon Hulton, an early settler who arrived in 1845. The first train station on the Allegheny Valley Railroad was constructed on Hilton's property, and the small village that grew up around it . . . — — Map (db m213345) HM
Okamont has a strong industrial heritage. Throughout the 20th century, Oakmont served a combination of residential and industrial uses. Industry developed along the river, allowing trucks, barges, and railroads to deliver raw materials and ship . . . — — Map (db m213410) HM
Oakmont is situated on the riverbank of the scenic Allegheny River. The waterway has provided recreation to Oakmont's residents for over 100 years.
In the 1880s and 90s, sculling races were held on the river. Racers from all over the world . . . — — Map (db m213350) HM
On Allegheny River Boulevard at Maryland Avenue on Allegheny River Boulevard.
The deep roots of religious tradition in Oakmont date back to 1857 with the establishment of the Oakmont Presbyterian Church. Throughout the 1900s, several more churches were established. As these congregations grew, some of these early church . . . — — Map (db m213347) HM
On Hulton Road west of 2nd Street Ext, on the right when traveling east.
During the civil war over 4,000 members of the Pennsylvania Volunteer reserves trained at camp wright which was located on this site. The soldiers who trained here went off to fight in the major battles of the Civil War. — — Map (db m186350) HM
On Saltsburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 380) at Frankstown Road, on the right when traveling east on Saltsburg Road.
Bouquet Camp, supply base in the Forbes' campaign against the French holding Fort Duquesne in 1758, was near here. Named in honor of Colonel Bouquet, second-in-command and builder of Forbes Road. — — Map (db m40879) HM
On Saltsburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 380) at Frankstown Road, on the right when traveling east on Saltsburg Road.
The Bouquet Encampment was located three miles east of this place which marks the farthest Northern point of the Forbes Road which leads Westward to Fort Duquesne
97 miles from Bedford — — Map (db m40884) HM
Incorporated May 3, 1976
Dedicated July 3, 1977
"No man is wise enough to govern another, without that man's consent." Abraham Lincoln
With appreciation to the members of council
Dennis Casey Theodore Ciammaria Timothy Silbaugh . . . — — Map (db m216245) HM
Near Frew Street, 0.2 miles west of Tech Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Tau Beta Pi Bent is dedicated to the memory of
Judith A. Resnik
Carnegie Mellon Alumna E'70 and Tau Beta Pi member
An astronaut on the tragic flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986.
She was an . . . — — Map (db m235994) HM
Near Forbes Avenue east of Morewood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Scotty, 2021
Made possible through the generosity of
Kathy Sabec Dax (CFA 1975) and F. Robert Dax (ENG 1972, 1977)
- - -
Sculptor Raymond Kaskey (CFA 1967) — — Map (db m236044) HM
Near Frew Street, 0.2 miles east of Tech Street, on the right when traveling east.
Mao Yi-Sheng (Thomas Mao), born in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China, received his Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Tangshan Engineering Institute (1916), his Master's from Cornell (1917) and his Ph.D. from Carnegie Institute of . . . — — Map (db m236030) HM
Erected to the memory of the 4,000 brave men of Allegheny County. Who fell in the great struggle to maintain the integrity of our union. The eye of God rests upon their graves even when unmarked by man. And their sleeping dust shall arise in the . . . — — Map (db m58142) HM
Near Allegheny Square East west of East Commons, on the left when traveling north.
Pastor Russell formed a Bible study group in Allegheny City in the 1870's; developed it into the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. It became the legal corporation for Jehovah's Witnesses. He lived in the Bible House nearby, 1894-1909; spoke here . . . — — Map (db m40173) HM
On North Commons east of Montgomery Place, on the right when traveling west.
Near here on November 14, 1938, the first convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was held. 34 international unions were represented. Pittsburgh's Philip Murray was president from 1940-1952. — — Map (db m40175) HM
Born Sept. 10, 1853, in a house standing in this square. Distinguished as a lawyer. Counselor to a majority of the leaders of business who built the corporations which made Pittsburgh leader in American industry. — — Map (db m40176) HM
On Children's Way east of West Commons, on the left when traveling west.
One block east of this site opposite Carnegie Library and facing Ober Park stood the Old Allegheny Market House built in 1863, the most famous market hall in the metropolitan area. It was a great square shell of brick filling an entire city block . . . — — Map (db m40178) HM
Erected 1826. Razed 1880.
Where August 5, 1863 to March 18, 1864, were incarcerated 118 officers of General John H. Morgan's cavalry, C.S.A. the only Confederate prisoners of war held in Pittsburgh who had surrendered near Lisbon, Ohio, July 26, . . . — — Map (db m130272) HM
On Federal Street at South Commons, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street.
This tablet commemorates the first visit of Abraham Lincoln who arrived at this point on February 14, 1861 remaining in Pittsburgh a few hours enroute to Washington for his inauguration. — — Map (db m40305) HM
On Stockton Avenue at Anderson Street, on the right when traveling west on Stockton Avenue.
This defining document of American Reform Judaism was signed by eighteen rabbis at the Concordia Club near here, November, 1885. The 8-point statement encouraged ecumenical dialogue, emphasized the progressive nature of Reform Judaism, and . . . — — Map (db m41047) HM
Commemorating the destruction of the Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor Cuba February 15, 1898 and to the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of Allegheny County who participated in the Spanish American War of 1898-1899 which followed this disaster. . . . — — Map (db m41048) HM WM
841 Lincoln Avenue (c.1865)
Restored by
Junior League of Pittsburgh
An Historic Property of
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation — — Map (db m65162) HM
Near Beech Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Brighton Road.
In this house on February 3, 1874, Gertrude Stein was born to Daniel and Amelia Stein. Author, poet, feminist, playwright, and catalyst in the development of modern art and literature.
"In the United States there is no space where nobody is . . . — — Map (db m78335) HM
On Allegheny Avenue at Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny Avenue.
Born near here, Cassatt studied art in Europe. She lived in Paris, befriended by the Impressionist painter Degas. She was an innovative painter, printmaker, and etcher and is noted for her works depicting women and children. — — Map (db m40177) HM
Near North Lincoln Avenue at Galveston Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Erected circa 1870 by T.H. Nevin: prominent industrialist, entrepeneur, founder of the First National Bank of Allegheny (1863) and influential in the development of the American chemical and petroleum industries.
856-858 North Lincoln Avenue . . . — — Map (db m65164) HM
On Webster Avenue at Watt Lane, on the right when traveling west on Webster Avenue.
Outstanding as an NAACP organizer, Mrs. Lampkin was its National Field Secretary, 1935-47. President, Lucy Stone Civic League, 1915-65. A charter member, National Council of Negro Women, and Vice President, The Pittsburgh Courier. She lived here . . . — — Map (db m52128) HM
On Bedford Avenue at Junilla Street, on the right when traveling west on Bedford Avenue.
Located here from 1932 to 1938, this was the first African American owned stadium in the Negro Leagues. Home of Gus Greenlee's Pittsburgh Crawfords baseball team, 1935 Negro League champs. Players included Hall of Famers Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, . . . — — Map (db m52129) HM
On Canton Avenue at Coast Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Canton Avenue.
Pittsburgh is famous for its steel producing heritage;
it's infamous for its hills.
Beechview is not for the faint of heart, but that's part of its charm.
You don't just stroll through this neighborhood. You have to conquer it.
Canton . . . — — Map (db m163536) HM
On Liberty Avenue at South Aiken Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of the
8th Ward
men and women who served in World War II
Erected from funds publicly subscribed
With humility, gratitude, and remembrance, we honor forever . . . — — Map (db m156199) HM WM
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