Braddock Cannon
(North Side):
This monument marks the trail taken by the army of General Braddock which left Alexandria on April 20, 1755 to defend the western frontier against the French and Indians.
Erected by the Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia, May 26, 1915
(South Side):
The Cannon used here was abandoned by General Braddock at Old Alexandria April 1755.
The Cobble-Stones composing this mound were taken from the streets of Old Alexandria which were paved by legal enactment in 1785.
Marker is at the intersection of West Braddock Road and Russel Road, on the right when traveling west on West Braddock Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
