West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Was Here
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
1. George Was Here Marker
At the bottom of the cliff on which Kennywood sits, the largest British army assembled up until then in the American colonies... with flags flying and drums beating... forded the Monongahela on July 9, 1755. The battle that followed directly across the river resulted in victory for the French from Fort Duquesne and their Indian allies.
After General Braddock was mortally wounded, a 23 year old colonel of the Virginia Militia, George Washington, led the defeated troops back to Maryland. It was not the first or last of the trips Washington made to the Forks of the Ohio - although he never reached there on this occasion.
Erected by Kennywood.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1755.
Location. 40° 23.219′ N, 79° 51.84′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from Kennywood Boulevard.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pagoda (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kenny Fountain (about 500 feet away); Auto Race (about 500 feet away); Laffin' Sal (about 500 feet away); Miniature Railroad (about 500 feet away); Braddock's Crossing (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of the Monongahela - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
2. George Was Here Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
3. George Was Here Statue
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014
4. Kennywood Park - National Historic Landmark
This National Park Service plaque is located at the George Was Here marker and statue at a different point along the circumference of the border around the statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
