General Edward Braddock
General Edward Braddock in April 1755 (driven in his coach and six horses) crossed into Virginia near this point on his way to Fort Cumberland, after ten days’ conference with Benjamin Franklin and others in Frederick, Md., arranging for teams and supplies for the expedition to Fort Duquesne.
Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Maryland Route 34) and South Mechanic Street, on the right on West Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
