John Forbes blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Forbes Marker was kindly donated to Dunfermline Heritage Trust by the 'French and Indian War 250' in Pittsburgh, in recognition of the role that Brigadier General John Forbes played in the naming and founding of the city of Pittsburgh in 1758. This marker is a gift from the citizens of Pennsylvania, and commemorates the 1758 French and Indian War Expedition led by Brigadier General John Forbes which resulted in the British capture and subsequent naming of the city of Pittsburgh. Forbes was a son of Dunfermline who lived in the nearby Pittencrieff House, and he is remembered in America for his valour, ingenuity and personal fortitude.

Brigadier General John Forbes, born in Dunfermline, played a crucial role in the French and Indian War by leading the expedition that resulted in the British capture of Pittsburgh in 1758, naming it after William Pitt. He is remembered for his military leadership and contributions to the expansion of British territories in North America.