Braddock Road (Dunbar's Camp)
Inscription
General Braddock's army ascended the ridge east of this point and advanced toward Gist's Plantation. Col. Dunbar's detachment, following with the heavy baggage, made its last camp here. Later, as Braddock's defeated army streamed back, Dunbar destroyed his supplies and withdrew.
Location
AddressJumonville Rd. (SR 2021), ~3 mi N of Rt. 40, Jumonville
CityJumonville
CountyFayette
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.882460, -79.646160
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