Connellsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel William Crawford
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011
1. Colonel William Crawford Marker
In memory of Colonel William Crawford, born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1732. Friend of Washington --pioneer -- patriot. This monument is situated 1260 yards S. 69 E. 16' of the spot where he built his log cabin in 1765 on the west bank of the Youghiogheny River, at the historic Stewart's Crossings.
He first visited the region west of the mountains in 1758, as an officer in the expedition of General Forbes against Fort Duquesne. As a Colonel of the Seventh Virginia Regiment, he crossed the Delaware with Washington in 1777, and shared in the victory at Trenton. Fighting in defense of the frontier, as a commander of the Sandusky Expedition, he was captured by the Indians and burned at the stake near Crawfordsville, Ohio, June, 11, 1782,Erected 1917 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission The City of Connellsville and grateful citizens.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1766.
Location.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011
2. Colonel William Crawford Statue
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (a few steps from this marker); Carnegie Free Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin S. Porter (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (approx. 0.2 miles away); Connellsville Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Connellsville, A River Runs Through It (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connellsville.
Also see . . .
1. William Crawford at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Col. William Crawford - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History.com (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 17, 2011
3. Colonel William Crawford Statue
and Carnegie Free Library
Photographed By Robert O. Chadeayne, 1777
4. Colonel William Crawford
Portrait of Colonel William Crawford (1732 - 1782), who was an American soldier, and fought Indians in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,486 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
