North Braddock in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Braddock's Field

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. Braddock's Field Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Known as the high tide of the Whiskey Rebellion, the rendezvous of militias from Pennsylvania's four western counties took place here, August 1-2, 1794. This was the largest armed resistance to the national government between the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Although this demonstration by 5,000 to 7,000 men was essentially peaceful, it signaled to the government a need for military force to suppress the revolt.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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 1794.

Location. 40° 24.18′ N, 79° 51.794′ W. Marker is in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is on Library Street / Jones Avenue south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in George Washington Statue park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 534 Jones Avenue, Braddock PA 15104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (here, next to this marker); Colonel George Washington Monument (here, next to this marker); Braddock's Defeat (a few steps from this marker); Alexander M. Scott High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock Carnegie Library (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); The Great Steel Strike of 1919 (approx. 0.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Braddock.

More about this marker. Braddock's Defeat marker is located next to this one.

Also see . . . General Edward Braddock at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Dave Kerr, August 31, 2012

2. Braddock's Field Marker

Braddock's Field and Braddock's Defeat Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

3. Braddock's Field and Braddock's Defeat Markers

George Washington Statue Park

Colonel George Washington Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

4. Colonel George Washington Statue

George Washington Statue Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

5. George Washington Statue Plaque

Dedicated July 9, 1930
to
Colonel George Washington
who served as
Aide-de-camp to General Eduoard Braddock
in the
Battle of Braddock's Field
around this site July 9, 1755

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,074 times since then and 255 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2012, by Dave Kerr of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 4, 2012, by Dave Kerr of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.