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John Kennedy Lacock Braddock Road Postcard No. 36: Braddock Road east of Braddock's Grave, near Chalk Hill, Pa.
1908
Chalk Hill, PACaption:
The original place of Braddock's sepulture seems to have been made on the south side of the South Fork of Braddock Run, the banks of which abruptly slope towards the stream. The grave was made in the road to prevent its discovery and desecration by the enemy. In 1824 when workmen were engaged in repairing the old road, one Thomas Faucet is said to have pointed out this place as the spot where Washington read the services on the night of July 13, 1755, over Braddock's remains. (See Nos. 34 & 35) In the distance, the Orchard Camp can be seen, designated as the 'Camp on the west side of Great Meadows.
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John Kennedy Lacock Braddock Road Postcard #36: Braddock Road east of Braddock's Grave, near Chalk Hill, Pa.
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