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Bushy Run Battlefield
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By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Bushy Run Battlefield Marker | | |
Inscription. British and Americans under Colonel Henry Bouquet defeated the Indians here, August 5-6, 1763, during the Pontiac War, and lifted the siege of Fort Pitt.
Erected 1964 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 21.356′ N, 79° 37.53′ W. Marker is near Harrison City, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of Bushy Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 993) and Harrison Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 130), on the right when traveling west on Bushy Run Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrison City PA 15636, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Bushy Run (approx. 3.1 miles away); Toll House (approx. 4.5 miles away); The Beginning of the Lincoln Highway (approx. 4.8 miles away); John Irwin House (approx. 4.9 miles away); a different marker also named Bushy Run (approx. 4.9 miles away); Forbes Road (approx. 5.1 miles away); Fort Allen (approx. 5.3 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 5.5 miles away).
More about this marker. Located near the entrance to Bushy Run Battlefield.
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By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Bushy Run Battlefield Marker | | |
Welcome to Bushy Run Battlefield. (Submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Bushy Run Battlefield Entrance Sign | | |
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By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Part of Bushy Run Battlefield | | From entrance on PA 993 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 220 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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