Gateway to the West and steel center of the world. Named for William Pitt by Gen. Forbes after the fall of French Fort Duquesne in 1758. Laid out as a town by John Campbell in 1764. Incorporated as a city, 1816.

Marker is at the intersection of West Steuben Street (Pennsylvania Route 60) and Woodmere Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Steuben Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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