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=Fort Necessity National Battlefield, in southwestern Pennsylvania, consists of three separate areas. The main portion of the park is the battlefield itself, site of the first battle of the French and Indian War, now home to the reconstructed Fort Necessity, the Mount Washington Tavern, a visitors' center, a picnic area, and several fairly short hiking trails. Also part of the National Battlefield are the grave of Major General Edward Braddock, located 1.5 miles away, and Jumonville Glen, 7 miles away.=
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell, no one knows exactly why it was named 'Fort Necessity'. As commander of the expedition Lt. Colonel George Washington had the right to name the fort. And it was a dire military 'necessity' that they build some fortification to prepare for an attack by the French forces. But Washington, in his writings, seldom mentions the name Fort Necessity and usually refers to the engagement as 'The Battle of the Great Meadows'. Also he was busy continuing the road he was order to cut while the fort was being constructed. Some experts believe the fort might have been named by Captain Robert Stobo who was the Military Engineer for the unit. And that he named it because of all the vital 'necessities' that the expedition lacked, such as food, troops, uniforms, etc.
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How do you pronounce Fort Necessity?
Fort Necessity (fort nessessitee)
What fort did George Washington build in 1754?
Fort Necessity
Fort Necessity was built 50 miles from where?
Fort Necessity
What was the diameter of Fort Necessity?
The diameter of Fort Necessity was roughly 39 feet.
Why did the french attack fort necessity?
The french attacked fort necessity because they wanted to claim the fort for France.
When did Battle of Fort Necessity happen?
Battle of Fort Necessity happened on 1754-07-03.
British fort in Ohio territory?
fort necessity
What was the small post in Ohio country established bye George Washington?
Fort Necessity.
What was the name of the British fort in the Ohio territory?
Fort Necessity
Where was the battle at fort necessity?
Heller
How was fort necessity important to history?
Fort Necessity, PA was the location of the opening battle of the French and Indian War in 1754.
Where did George Washington build a fort that he had surrendered to the french?
Fort Necessity
