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Forbes Road, 1758, Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne – 12 Mile Run Encampment (PLAQUE)

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One-half mile west of this marker Forbes Road takes a northerly course to Crab Tree Bottom thence westward toward Turtle Creek Defile. (Dedicated: 1930) Read more...
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Forbes Road, 1758, Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne – Fort Ligonier (PLAQUE)

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Built by order of General Forbes. Was located 200 yards west of this marker. The road leads south-westward to 12 mile encampment. Eminent service was rendered here by Colonel Henry Bouquet and Colonel John Armstrong and in engagements with the French and Indians. Near this place Colonel George Washington, Colonel James Burd, and Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Mercer distinguished themselves, 50 Read more...