Near Evans City in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 25, 2015

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. Returning to Virginia from his historic visit at Fort Le Boeuf, Washington used the adjacent Venango Indian Trail. In this locality, on Dec. 27, 1753, he narrowly escaped death, being shot at by an Indian less than fifteen paces from him.

Erected 1970 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1753.

Location. 40° 47.205′ N, 80° 2.048′ W. Marker is near Evans City, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of Evans City Road (Pennsylvania Route 68) and Ash Stop Road, on the right when traveling east on Evans City Road. Located at Forward Township Municipal Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Evans City PA 16033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major George Washington (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evans City (approx. 1.9 miles away); Rapp's Seat Vineyard Hill (approx. 4.7 miles away); Harmonist Cemetery (approx. 4.8

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miles away); Harmonist - Ziegler Barn (approx. 4.9 miles away); George Washington Slept Here (approx. 4.9 miles away); Ca. 1805 Log Cabin (approx. 5 miles away); Visitor Information Center (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evans City.

More about this marker. Marker was previously missing, it has since been reinstalled.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 25, 2015

2. George Washington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.