He practically caused the French and Indian war. One of the indians in his party known as Half King, killed Joseph Jumonville of the French, and that pretty much kicked things off.
That’s right. The site of this is near Uniontown, PA.
I’m very familiar with SW PA and eastern Ohio.
I will check it out in the spring.
This wasn’t anything that Washington condoned, much less controlled. In fact, as a young Virginia Militia officer, he was mortified by the balf-king’s dastardly deed. The small town of Jumonville nearby is named in the victim’s honor.