General Edward Braddock

General Edward Braddock (HMD)

Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Montgomery County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 8.304', W 77° 11.652'

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General Edward Braddock in April 1755, accompanied by Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland, traveled this road in a coach and six horses, on his way to Frederick, Md. to meet Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, to arrange for teams for the Fort Duquesne expedition.
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HM NumberHMD
Series This marker is part of the Braddock's Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock series
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Placed ByThe Maryland Historic Trust and the Maryland State Highway Administration
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Date Added Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 6:56pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 310361 N 4334427
Decimal Degrees39.13840000, -77.19420000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 8.304', W 77° 11.652'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 8' 18.24" N, 77° 11' 39.12" W
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Area Code(s)301, 240, 202
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 158-164 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg MD 20877, US
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