Overview
In downtown Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River, at Point State Park.
History
The meeting of the rivers made the site a key fort location in the 1700s and later a center of industry.
Today
Point State Park's fountain, riverfront trails and boat traffic make the rivers central to the city.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.