National Battlefield · Pennsylvania, United States
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 903 acres (365 ha), established in 1931.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 903 acres (365 ha) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 39.8139° N, 79.5889° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States, which preserves the site of the Battle of Fort Necessity. The battle, which took place on July 3, 1754, was an early battle of the French and Indian War, and resulted in the surrender of British colonial forces under Colonel George Washington, to the French and Indians, under Louis Coulon de Villiers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 57.9 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 128.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Necessity National Battlefield?
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is in Pennsylvania, United States (39.8139° N, 79.5889° W).
When was Fort Necessity National Battlefield established?
Fort Necessity National Battlefield was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Necessity National Battlefield?
Fort Necessity National Battlefield covers 903 acres (365 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Necessity_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fone/ — Official park page.