Rochambeau Route
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N 40° 03.908 W 074° 58.829
18T E 501664 N 4434986
On Sept. 2, 1781, French and...
Waymark Code: WM5CRN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2008
Views: 29
On Sept. 2, 1781, French and American armies under Lt. Gen. Rochambeau and Gen. Washington encamped along the nearby Poquessing Creek on their way to Yorktown, the decisive battle of the American Revolution. The Red Lion Inn, formerly located here, was used by officers as headquarters. The combined force continued through Bensalem Township, along the King's Path, as they made their strategic movement south.
Marker Name: Rochambeau Route
County: Bucks
Date Dedicated: 10/18/1954
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Bristol Pike (Rt. 13) & Mill Rd., Bensalem
Category: American Revolution, George Washington, Military, Transportation
Website: Not listed
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