Espy House
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deano1943
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Espy House Historical Marker is located at E. Pitt Street between Juliana & Richard Streets, Bedford.
Waymark Code: WM4BX
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2005
Views: 16
Built about 1771. It was the headquarters of George Washington in October, 1794, when he came to Bedford to review troops assembled here to quell Whiskey Rebellion in western part of the state.
Marker Name: Espy House
County: Bedford
Date Dedicated: 06/25/1951
Marker Type: City
Location: E. Pitt Street between Juliana & Richard Streets, Bedford
Category: Military, American Revolution, Whiskey Rebellion, George Washington
Website: Not listed
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