Near Jumonville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Braddock Road
Dunbar's Camp
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
1. Braddock Road - Dunbar’s Camp Marker
General Braddock’s army ascended the ridge east of this point and advanced toward Gist’s Plantation. Col. Dunbar’s detachment, following with the heavy baggage, made its last camp here. Later, as Braddock’s defeated army streamed back, Dunbar destroyed his supplies and withdrew.
Erected 1952 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.
Location. 39° 52.943′ N, 79° 38.778′ W. Marker is near Jumonville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is on Jumonville Road (Pennsylvania Route 2021) 3 miles north of National Pike (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hopwood PA 15445, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunbar's Camp (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jumonville (about 600 feet away); Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Orphans' Schoolhouse Captain Webb Hall
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Also see . . . Jumonville Glen Skirmish. Geroge Washington's Mount Vernon website entry (Submitted on July 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006
2. Braddock Road - Dunbar’s Camp Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,400 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
