Forbes Road, 1758, Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne - Edmond's Swamp Plaque

Getting to Know Pittsburgh French & Indian War Tour

Forbes Road, 1758, Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne - Edmond's Swamp Plaque

Central City, Pennsylvania 15926, United States

Created By: Getting to Know Pittsburgh

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The Edmond's Swamp (sometimes listed at Edmund's Swamp) was another encampment along Forbes Road, named for a swamp nearby in Shade Township. This plaque, like the others, is believed to be along the original tract of Forbes Road.

The Edmond's Swamp Plaque was dedicated on Sunday, June 1, 1930. It reads: "The fort stood a few rods west of this marker. The Forbes Road leads westward to Stony Creek Encampment 10.5 miles from Fort Bedford."

This point of interest is part of the tour: Getting to Know Pittsburgh French & Indian War Tour


 

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