On February 17 , 1754 , Trent began construction of the fort , the first European habitation at the site of present - day Pittsburgh .
Governor Dinwiddie sent Captain William Trent to build a fort at the Forks of the Ohio .
On February 17 , 1754 , Captain began construction of the fort , the first European habitation at the site of present - day Pittsburgh .
Governor Dinwiddie sent Captain William Trent to build a fort at the Forks of the Ohio .