Forbes Road
Posted by: 
deano1943
N 40° 02.570 W 078° 33.600
17T E 708158 N 4435363
Marker is located West of Bedford.
Waymark Code: WM2BD
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2005
Views: 16
This intersection maarks the point where Forbes Road of 1758 diverged from the path cut by Col. Burd in 1755. The Forbes Road led through the wilderness west towards Ligonier from this point.
Marker Name: Forbes Road
County: Bedford
Date Dedicated: 11/17/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Jct. U.S. 30 and Pa. 31, 4 miles W. of Bedford.
Category: Transportation, Roads
Website: Not listed
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