West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Braddock's Crossing

Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel, May 21, 2011

1. Braddock's Crossing Marker

Inscription. Below this hill, about midday on July 9, 1755, a British army of 1300 made its second crossing of the river and advanced to drive the French from Fort Duquesne. A few hours later, with General Braddock mortally wounded and his army routed, survivors recrossed, pursued by the French and Indians.

Erected by French and Indian War Commemoration - 250 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1875.

Location. 40° 23.279′ N, 79° 51.724′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from Kennywood Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 837) 0.1 miles west of Hoffman Boulevard. Marker is located inside Kennywood Park, on the east side of Pavillion 17. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Racer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kenny Fountain (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Racer (about 300 feet away); Jack Rabbit (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Auto Race (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Jack Rabbit

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(about 500 feet away); Kangaroo (about 600 feet away); Merry-Go-Round (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. Auto Race (was about 500 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Laffin' Sal (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Miniature Railroad (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Pagoda (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Kennywood Park official website. (Submitted on June 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Edward Braddock at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

2. Braddock's Crossing Marker

Photo is of marker at its current location.

Photographed by Jenn Wintermantel, May 21, 2011

3. Braddock's Crossing Marker

Photo of marker at its previous location.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,546 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.