Fort Necessity
Col. George Washington on May 29, 1754 began a fort here. July 4 he surrendered to a superior force of French. Fort Necessity Park includes the historic area and reconstructed fort.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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