Braddock's Twelfth Camp - Connellsville, PA
N 40° 01.222 W 079° 36.047
17T E 619403 N 4430954
This wayside is located at Yough River Park near the intersection of North Seventh Street and Torrence Avenue in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMW9MY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2017
Views: 2
“British Major General Edward Braddock camped here at Stewart's Crossing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River, June 28-30, 1755. His goal was to reach Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) and drive the French from the area. He was accompanied by colonial militia and volunteer aide-de-camp George Washington. On July 9, 1755, Braddock's army was defeated by the combined French and Indian forces about 9 miles from Fort Duquesne. Braddock was mortally wounded in the battle.
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Project of the 2009-2012 Administration Georgia C. Holder, National President Cynthia Dolinger, Pennsylvania State Regent”
Group that erected the marker: National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
N. 7th St. and Torrence Ave.
Connellsville, PA USA
15425
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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