History

In 1750-80, these were the people you'd meet on the road here. Some dreamt of land and crops for their family. Others saw immense profits ready for the taking. Some learned to fear for their lives.

They came by water or land to Ft. Pitt. The main road westward came through: On that trail passed armies, hostages, peace negotiators, killers and patriots. The Ohio valley was a gateway to a new land and new opportunities the settling and development of our great country.

As you visit, look hard at the hills, ravines, streams. The land was nearly all woods and few supplies were available. Natives were starting to see that settlers meant not to share the land; tribes hereabouts were not happy to give up their ground.