Addison in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington-Braddock Road 1754-55

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2023

1. Washington-Braddock Road 1754-55 Marker

Inscription. About one mile to the southward was the Great Crossing of the Youghiogheny Squaw's Fort Camp and Spears Tavern. Major George Washington on his tour to the Ohio in 1753 encamped here at the "Big Fork" the "Great Crossings" November 17, 1753. Lieutenant Colonel George Washington encamped here from May 18-24, 1754. Again in 1755, 1770 and 1784 he forded the Youghiogheny at the mouth of Braddock Run at the "Great Crossings", Braddock encamped at Squaw's Fort June 23, 1755.

Erected 1932 by Great Crossings Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels. 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 date for this entry is May 18, 1754.

Location. 39° 44.789′ N, 79° 20.101′ W. Marker is in Addison, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on Main Street just east of Claude W Fike Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 834 Main Street, Addison PA 15411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); The Great War (a few steps from this marker); The Old Petersburg Toll House (a few steps from this marker); Great Crossings (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell and Cone (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Toll House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Honor Roll (approx. 1.2 miles away); National Road (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Addison.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2023

2. Washington-Braddock Road 1754-55 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.