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Bradford House

 
 
Bradford House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011
1. Bradford House Marker
Inscription.
Built in 1788 by David Bradford, leader of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Occupied by him until he fled to Spanish West Florida after the collapse of the Rebellion.
 
Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsNotable Events. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Whiskey Rebellion series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
 
Location. 40° 10.1′ N, 80° 14.683′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 South Main Street, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Globe Inn (here, next to this marker); The Whiskey Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Acheson (within shouting distance of this marker); "Declaration & Address" (within shouting distance of this marker); LeMoyne House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients of Washington County PA
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(about 500 feet away); Veterans' Walkway (about 600 feet away); Molycorp, Inc. - World War Two Honor Roll (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
 
Also see . . .
1. The David Bradford House Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on February 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 

2. Bradford House - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Bradford House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011
2. Bradford House
David Bradford House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Earle R. Forrest, September 6, 1908
3. David Bradford House
The Bradford House is the stone structure in the center, located on South Main Street in Washington, PA. Notes: The David Bradford House was built in the post-colonial architectural style. David and his family lived in the home until 1797. They eventually sold the house in 1803. The interior of the home included woodwork from England. The house has been open to the public since 1965. Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   3. submitted on April 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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