Wharton Township near Farmington in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Road
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. National Road Marker
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 39° 49.479′ N, 79° 35.622′ W. Marker is near Farmington, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. It is in Wharton Township. Marker is on National Pike (U.S. 40) 2 miles west of Farmington-Ohiopyle Road (Pennsylvania Route 381), on the right when traveling west. It is between Fort Necessity and Braddock's Grave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grindstone PA 15442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Necessity (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The National Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mount Washington Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Braddock Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Roads to the West
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Also see . . . The Road that Built the Nation. (Submitted on May 8, 2006.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
2. National Road Marker
This is the view east. Mount Washington Tavern can be seen at the top of the hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,858 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
