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Caption on back of postcard reads: "George Washington explored these falls in May 1754 during the French and Indian War. Colonel Washington contemplated establishing a fort on the area around the falls. This idea was abandoned due to the rough and rocky condition of the Youghiogheny River." Published by Uniontown News Agency and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

Ohiopyle Falls on Youghiogheny River off U.S. Route 40

Identifier:
044932
Collection Number:
A&M 1561
Title:
Ohiopyle Falls on Youghiogheny River off U.S. Route 40
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "George Washington explored these falls in May 1754 during the French and Indian War. Colonel Washington contemplated establishing a fort on the area around the falls. This idea was abandoned due to the rough and rocky condition of the Youghiogheny River." Published by Uniontown News Agency and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView