Fort Pitt
Fort Pitt was a fort built by British forces between 1759 and 1761 during the French and Indian War at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, where the Ohio River is formed in western Pennsylvania (modern day Pittsburgh). It is in Pittsburgh. Its origins go back to 1759.
A landmark inside Pittsburgh
You can stay in Pittsburgh
Fort Pitt is inside Pittsburgh, which has 82 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1759
Fort Pitt dates from 1759. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Pittsburgh (PIT) has airline service, about 12 miles from Fort Pitt.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
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Fort Pitt
Fort Pitt was a fort built by British forces between 1759 and 1761 during the French and Indian War at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, where the Ohio River is formed in western Pennsylvania (modern day Pittsburgh). It was near (but not directly on) the site of Fort Duquesne, a French colonial fort built in 1754 as tensions increased between Great Britain and France in both Europe and North America. The French destroyed Fort Duquesne in 1758 when they retreated under British attack.
Virginia colonial protection of this area ultimately led to the development of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, by British-American colonists and immigrants.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1759
- Wikipedia readers
- 30K a year
Nights near Fort Pitt
Nearest for a night are Pittsburgh (82) and Green Tree (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Pitt | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | in town | — | 82 67 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 307,632 | $206K | D |
| Green Tree | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 4,672 | $252K | A |
| Robinson Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 15,735 | $293K | B− |
| Moon Township | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,756 | $293K | A− |
| West Mifflin | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 18,707 | $152K | C− |
| Ross Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 32,218 | $269K | C |
| North Fayette Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 16,017 | $279K | B− |
| Cecil Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,190 | $347K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Every place here is under 64 miles away.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
2in town LandmarkFort Duquesne
3in town Stadium & arenaPNC Park
Big draw47 mi MuseumFallingwater
4in town Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
59 mi Theme parkKennywood
6in town Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw64 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Highmark Stadium: Nobo71, CC BY 4.0 · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Fort Pitt: questions
Is Fort Pitt in Pittsburgh?
Yes. It’s inside Pittsburgh, PA.
When is the best time to visit Fort Pitt?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Pitt?
Pittsburgh (PIT), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Pitt?
Pittsburgh (in town, 82 places to stay), Green Tree (3 mi, 7 places to stay) and Robinson Township (7 mi, 9 places to stay).
Questions for Pittsburgh
What people nearby have posted about Fort Pitt.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.