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Uniontown

Pennsylvania, United States

Also known as: Beeson’s Town

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Last Updated: Dec 28, 2024 • Article History

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Uniontown, city, seat (1784) of Fayette county, southwestern Pennsylvania, U.S. It lies along Redstone Creek, among the rugged foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. Settled in 1768 and laid out (1776) by Henry Beeson, a Quaker, it was first known as Beeson’s Town. Its location on the old Cumberland (National) Road was an important factor in its early development. It is now a trade and marketing centre with light industries. Fort Necessity National Battlefield, 11 miles (18 km) southeast, is the site of the opening battle (1754) of the French and Indian War. George ...(100 of 156 words)

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