Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, PA
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N 40° 26.464 W 080° 00.579
17T E 583990 N 4477184
The Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania can be found on an old state marker in Point State Park.
Waymark Code: WMX48G
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The plaque says, "Fort Duquesne
End of Forbes Road
Occupied by General Forbes
November 25, 1758 and by him named
Pittsburgh.

His victory determined the destiny of the
Great West and established Anglo-Saxon
supremacy in the United States.
"His name for ages to come will be dear to Americans
and appear with lustre among contemporary worthies
in the British annals" - Colonel Hugh Mercer to
Colonel Bouquet March 21, 1759
104 miles from Fort Bedford"
Bearer of Coat of Arms: County / Region

Full name of the bearer: coat of arms of Pennsylvania

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Plaque


Material / Design: Cast metal

Address:
Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA


Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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