Braddock’s Twelfth Camp

21 OCTOBER 2011 — BRADDOCK’S TWELFTH CAMP

CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

British Major General Edward Braddock camped here at Stewart’s Crossing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River, June 28-30, 1755. His goal was to reach Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) and drive the French from the area. He was accompanied by colonial militia and volunteer aide-de-camp George Washington. On July 9, 1755, Braddock’s army was defeated by the combined French and Indian forces about 9 miles from Fort Duquesne. Braddock was mortally wounded in the battle.

Braddock's Twelfth Camp Marker

Braddock’s Twelfth Camp Marker

The marker is located in the Yough River Park along the Great Allegheny Passage trail.