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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield is located in southwestern Pennsylvania off US Hwy 40, 1 mile west of Farmington, PA and 11 miles east of Uniontown, PA.

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Washington at Fort Necessity

Did You Know?
George Washington was not in command of the Virginia Regiment when they left Williamsburg in 1754. Colonel Joshua Frye died after a fall from his horse early in the expedition. Washington received a field promotion from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel and assumed command.

Last Updated: March 17, 2008 at 12:19 MST