Wharton Township near Farmington in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Great Meadows

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

1. The Great Meadows Marker

Inscription.
This tablet marks the site of The Great Meadows where Lt. Col. George Washington fought his first battle and made his first and last surrender, July 3-4, 1754.

Erected 1920 by The Great Meadows Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Uniontown Pa.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 39° 49.015′ N, 79° 35.125′ W. Marker is near Farmington, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. It is in Wharton Township. Marker is on National Pike (U.S. 40) west of the Fort Necessity National Park entrance, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmington PA 15437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Road (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Washington Tavern (about 700 feet away); Fort Necessity (about 800 feet away); Civilian Conservation Corps at Fort Necessity (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Great Meadows Campaign

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(approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.

Also see . . . Fort Necessity National Battlefield Pennsylvania. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on June 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006

2. The Great Meadows Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,581 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.