Historical Marker

General Edward Braddock

MD 40 Alt. (Old National Pike), south side, 0.1 mile east of Mt. Phillip Road · Frederick · Frederick

Maryland marker

Inscription

General Edward Braddock In April 1755, accompanied by Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland, traveled this road in a coach and six horses, on his way to Frederick, MD, to meet Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, to arrange for teams for the Fort Duquesne Expedition. Maryland Historical Trust Maryland State Highway Administration

Location

AddressMD 40 Alt. (Old National Pike), south side, 0.1 mile east of Mt. Phillip Road
CityFrederick
CountyFrederick
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.419722, -77.464000

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