Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock - Frederick, MD
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N 39° 24.999 W 077° 26.367
18S E 289995 N 4365853
Located on the westbound side of Route 40 in front of the Wawa.
Waymark Code: WM15AW1
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2021
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Marker Text:
By coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland. Braddock traveled this route west in April, 1755. After 10-day meeting in Frederick with Benjamin Franklin and others to arrange for teams, wagons and supplies for the expedition against the French at Fort Duquesne. Braddock was mortally wounded 7 miles from that fort (now Pittsburgh) on July 9, 1755.
County (required): Frederick County
Location (required): Roadside
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