Fort Lafayette, Military fort in Downtown Pittsburgh, United States.
Fort Lafayette stood at the intersection of Penn Avenue and Ninth Street, where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers merge to form the Ohio River.
Major General Anthony Wayne established Fort Lafayette in September 1792 as part of the Legion of the United States military reorganization initiative.
The fort served as a key military installation during the early American westward expansion, supporting operations and troop movements across the frontier.
The location of Fort Lafayette in Pittsburgh's Cultural District is now marked by historical indicators that detail its military significance.
Fort Lafayette functioned as a supply base for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812 before its abandonment in 1814.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.44390,-79.99840
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:05
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