Forbes Road Historical Marker

Forbes Road historical marker. "Forbes Road was constructed by General John Forbes' military expedition in 1758 from Carlisle, Pennsylvania toward the French Fort Duquesne at the Forks of the Ohio. Forbes' forces captured Fort Duquesne on November 25, 1758". The present Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh is named for him. IMG_1669

Pittsburgh: At The Point

July 8th 2017
The confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers to form the Ohio River is known as The Point. The Point also known as the Golden Triangle, is the center and origin of Pittsburgh. In the Colonial era, the confluence in the western frontier was known as the Forks of the Ohio. It was a highly contested area during the Colonial era. The British and French vied for control of the Ohio River basi ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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