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Portrait of an unidentified male in a military uniform in what appears to be a photo studio.
Portrait of an unidentified man in a military uniform.
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."
Houses are scattered at the top of hill.
A crowd gathered in the center of the photograph eats, dines, and converses with associates.
Construction managed by contractor T. A. Gillsepie is conducted across the river and along the river bank.