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Tag: American Revolution in Connellsville

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Col. William Crawford

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Hero of Indian wars, made his home about a half mile from Connellsville after 1766, and was Washington’s land agent. During the Revolution, he led a campaign against Ohio Indians; he was captured and killed near Upper Sandusky in 1782. (Dedicated: 1966) Read more...
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Colonel William Crawford – PLAQUE

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In memory of Colonel William Crawford, born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1732. Friend of Washington — pioneer — patriot. This monument is situated 1260 yards S. 69 E. 16′ of the spot where he built his log cabin in 1765 on the west bank of the Youghiogheny River, at the historic Stewart’s Crossings. He first visited the region west Read more...