Massachusetts Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Road to Fort Duquesne
[National Cathedral]
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 19, 2012
1. The Road to Fort Duquesne Marker
This memorial was erected in 1907 by the Society of Colonial Wars in the District of Columbia to mark the road over which on April 14, 1755 a division of the British Army under General Braddock marched on its way to Fort Duquesne.Erected 1907 by The Society of Colonial Wars.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1755.
Location. 38° 55.786′ N, 77° 4.363′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Massachusetts Heights. Marker can be reached from Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, 0.1 miles north of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Marker is accessible to pedestrians on the grounds of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, popularly known as the "Washington National Cathedral" - on the grass just north of the cathedral's
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. All Hallows Guild (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Why Are These Stones Here? (about 400 feet away); Earthquake Update (about 400 feet away); Herb Cottage (about 400 feet away); Bishop's Garden (about 500 feet away); Twisted Pinnacles! (about 500 feet away); Damage Alert! (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Damage Alert! (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. General Edward Braddock. (Submitted on May 20, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Historical Address of Marcus Benjamin,. and other papers relative to the dedication of the Braddock Boulder, in the Cathedral Grounds, Mount St. Alban, Washington, D.C., Sunday, November 10, 1907 (Submitted on August 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, popularly known as Washington National Cathedral
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 19, 2012
2. The Road to Fort Duquesne Marker
On the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, just north of the service road, between the Cathedral and the St. Albans School.
Photographed By Wikipedia
3. MGen Edward Braddock
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 27, 2009
4. The Road to Fort Duquesne Marker
The National Cathedral is visible through the trees.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 19, 2012
5. The Washington National Cathedral
As viewed from near the Road to Fort Duquesne Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 19, 2012
6. The Washington National Cathedral
Viewed from the National Cathedral School to the north. Note the scaffolding in place as the repair of damages sustained during the earthquake of 2011 continues.
Photographed By Marcus Benjamin
7. The Dedication of the Braddock Boulder, November 10, 1907
From Benjamin, 1907
Photographed By Marcus Benjamin
8. Members of the Society of Colonial Wars at the Dedication of the Braddock Boulder
From Benjamin, 1907
Photographed By Marcus Benjamin
9. 1907 photo of Braddock Boulder
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 27, 2009
10. 2009 photo of Braddock Boulder
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,409 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on May 20, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 18, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
