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Visiting Fort Necessity (PA): Complete Travel Guide

07/13/2026 by Cory Haasnoot

Fort Necessity National Battlefield sits about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh in southwestern Pennsylvania. This small fort marks the site of a young George Washington’s first major battle and his only military surrender. The site played a key role in starting the French and Indian War in 1754. The Battle of Fort Necessity took place … Read more

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