The Old Braddock Road, Chalkhill, PA
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kbarhow
N 39° 49.975 W 079° 36.056
17S E 619716 N 4410149
A remaining portion of the Old Braddock Road, which followed Nemacolin's Trail. Braddock and his men cut a wider trail on their way to attack the French near Pittsburgh. He was ambushed and mortally wounded before he got there.
Waymark Code: WM5EY9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2008
Views: 17
The trail is what remains of an original portion of the road. Braddock died nearby in 1755. He was buried in the middle of the road. The wagons and horses were driven over his grave to hide it from the Indians. What are thought to be his remains were discovered in 1804 by a workman making repairs to the road. His remains were then moved to his current grave site, just up the hill. A young George Washington was also in the party and officiated the funeral, being the only officer still fit for duty. Later this route became part of the National Pike and Route 40. See nearby waymarks for additional information.
Americana: Sign
Significant Interest: Monument
Milestone / Marker: Event Marker
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