Forbes Road - Pittsburgh, PA
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 40° 26.464 W 080° 00.579
17T E 583990 N 4477184
One of the original PA State markers located in downtown Pittsburgh.
Waymark Code: WMX48C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2017
Views: 4
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"
Feature Discription: Forbes Road
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Address: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: Fort Duquesne
End of the road: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.