Stephen C. Foster Memorial
Inscription
Tribute to Pittsburgh's beloved writer of songs and ballads, including "Oh Suzanna," "Old Folks at Home," and "My Old Kentucky Home." Born in 1826 and died in 1864.
Location
AddressForbes Ave. just E of Bigelow Blvd., Oakland (Pittsburgh)
CityPittsburgh
CountyAllegheny
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.443540, -79.952560
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