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Washington–Braddock Road 1754–1756
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 1. Washington–Braddock Road 1754–1756 Marker | | |
Inscription. Remnant of the Great Rock or the Half King’s Rock mentioned by early cartographers.
The famous Washington-Braddock Road emerging from Laurel Hill Mountain one hundred yards eastward turned northward at this point.
Rock Fort Camp, where Braddock’s army encamped June 28, 1755, was situated one hundred fifty yards to the northward. Two miles beyond are Washington’s first battlefield, 1754, Jumonville’s grave and Dunbar’s camp 1765.
Erected by The Phalanx Fraternity Y.M.O.A., Connellsville, Penna.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock marker series.
Location. 39° 51.626′ N, 79° 38.659′ W. Marker is near Hopwood, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is on Jumonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 2021) 1.2 miles north of National Pike (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hopwood PA 15445, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Washington’s Spring (a few steps from this marker); Braddock Road - Rock Fort Camp (approx. one mile away); Braddock Road - Dunbar’s Camp (approx. 1.5 miles away); Braddock’s Original Grave Site (approx. 3 miles away); National Road (approx. 3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hopwood. |
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 2. Washington-Braddock Road and Washington's Spring Marker | | This marker is closest to the camera. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 31, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,904 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.
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