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Simon Girty (1741-1818)

Simon Girty (1741-1818) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, dedicated 2017.

At Turner cemetery, next to Methodist church, 3424 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh

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Born near Harrisburg, Girty crossed cultural boundaries between native and white societies. He was captured and adopted by Seneca Indians in 1756. Upon his release, he settled here with his family. He worked as an interpreter for the British and Americans at Fort Pitt. In 1778, he defected to the British; serving as an advisor, he accompanied Indians in raids on frontier settlements. He remains controversial and is buried in Canada.

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Historical maps covering this location

A Map Of The State Of Pennsylvania, 1792, covering the location of Simon Girty (1741-1818), with a pin at the marker's coordinates
A Map Of The State Of Pennsylvania, 1792, covering this location. David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries. The pin is ours, placed from the marker's coordinates.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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