Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bradford House
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 Buildings • Notable 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 (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.)
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.