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

Braddock’s Crossing

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2019

1. Braddock’s Crossing Marker

In its new location

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 1964 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1755.

Location. 40° 23.109′ N, 79° 51.821′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is at the intersection of North Duquesne Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 837) and Hoffman Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on North Duquesne Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duquesne PA 15110, 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: Kennywood Park (here, next to this marker); Frederick Ingersoll (a few steps from this marker); Old Mill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Windmill (about 600 feet away); Jack Rabbit

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(about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Jack Rabbit (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Kennywood Park (about 700 feet away); Kangaroo (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Windmill (was about 600 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); George Was Here (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Braddock's Crossing - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. Battle of Monongahela

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2019

2. Braddock’s Crossing Marker

In its new location

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 2002

3. Braddock's Crossing Marker

Previous location

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 7, 2002

4. Braddock's Crossing Marker

Previous location

A view of Monongahela battlefield today, seen from the south side of Monongahela River. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, circa May 2002

5. A view of Monongahela battlefield today, seen from the south side of Monongahela River.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 3,812 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.