Forbes Road 1758. Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne
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deano1943
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This Forbes Road 1758 Historical Marker is located at junction of US 30 and Pa. 31, 4 miles W. of Bedford.
This marker is a Plaque.
Waymark Code: WM4C0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2005
Views: 24
The Forks. The road cut by Colonel James Burd in 1755 and the Forbes Road diverge here, Forbes Road leading southwestward to Shawnee Cabins Encampment, 4 1/2 miles from Fort Bedford.
Marker Name: Forbes Road, 1758. Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne
County: Bedford
Date Dedicated: 03/13/1930
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Plaque is located at US 30 and Pa. 31 , 4 miles W. of Bedford
Category: Military
Website: Not listed
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