Battle of Fort Necessity (1754)
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N 39° 48.910 W 079° 35.370
17S E 620726 N 4408194
Visit Fort Necessity National Battlefield to learn about the opening salvos in the French and Indian War. Coordinates are for the Fort itself, the center of the battle.
Waymark Code: WM3PNA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2008
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On this National Battlefield you'll find a complete museum, gift shop and the reconstructed round fort. It's called Fort Necessity since George Washington at age 22 named it so due to its need to be built. The fort is rather unimpressive but its impact changed history forever!
Name of Battle:
The Battle of Fort Necessity
The Battle of the Great Meadows
Name of War: French & Indian
Entrance Fee: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Parking: N 39° 48.849 W 079° 35.150
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): Not listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.