Braddock's Grave - Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Braddock's Grave at Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a solemn reminder of a pivotal moment in American history. Located on National Pike in Farmington, Pennsylvania, this tourist attraction marks the final resting place of British Major General Edward Braddock, whose ill-fated expedition played a significant role in the French and Indian War.
The single marker stands quietly, surrounded by the peaceful landscape of the battlefield. The site holds historical significance, as it was here that Braddock's remains were discovered in 1804, decades after his death. Despite the desecration of the grave site, his remains were eventually re-interred on a small knoll adjacent to the road, where the marker was placed in 1913.
Visitors to Braddock's Grave can reflect on the legacy of this complex figure, whose quest for empire ultimately ended in tragedy. The site serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of power and the enduring impact of historical events.
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National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437, United States
Reviews
"Very interesting early American history. Beautiful site to visit. Be sure to visit Fort Necessity, right down the road from this spot."
"Interesting historical site from the 18th century French and Indian war. A young George Washington was involved in the event memorialized at this beautiful site, the 1755 death of English General William Braddock in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. A nice stop if you're traveling the Historic National Road (US 40). Infrastructure at the site has had major improvements done recently, very nice to see. The stairs have been rebuilt and drainage improved. The original roadbed remnant has been regraded and drainage improved on that section as well. I have to say though that the solemnity and serenity of this pastoral site were marred by the procession of intentionally loud motorcycles."
"This was a nice little quick stop. They did a good job on clearing out, adding pathways, the monument and a little parking lot. Very easy to access. If you are into history then you will want to stop here if you are near by. Perfect place to stop on your way to or from Fort Necessity battlefield."
"Stopped and visited this location a couple of times. So interesting to see the remnants of Braddock's road, as well as the first burial location. As others have stated, the placards placed at the location are very informational telling the story about the site. We have a full review on our blog site and YouTube channel."
"This small roadside monument is the final resting place along the old road of Major Braddock who fell in 1755 while fighting the French and Indians along the wilderness road they were constructing. George Washington accompanied Braddock as an aide in the army and stayed with his from when he was shot until he died 4 days later. They buried him under the road then had the entire army walk over the grave to erase all traces of it so his body wasn't ransacked by the natives. In the 1800's workers found the body and it was moved slightly closer to the modern highway. Amazing to visit this spot and think about how it was such a wilderness frontier not that long ago. Portions of the original road remain so you can get an idea of what the wilderness road looked like."
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