Fort Pitt

Fort Pitt was a strategic military fort built by the British in the late 18th century at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, forming modern Pittsburgh. It served as a key defense and trading post during conflicts with Native American nations and territorial expansion. The fort played a crucial role in safeguarding British interests and facilitating westward movement. Over time, it evolved into a center of settlement and commerce, eventually becoming the city of Pittsburgh. Today, symbols and historical sites of Fort Pitt highlight its importance in early American history and the development of the Ohio Valley region.