Bushy Run Battlefield
National Historic Landmark

Bushy Run Battlefield

Harrison City, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
66000696

About this property

Bushy Run Battlefield Park is a historical park operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society on 218 acres (88 ha) in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the site of the Battle of Bushy Run fought on August 5–6, 1763 during the Pontiac's Rebellion. The battle was a major victory for the British and enabled them to secure their control of the Ohio River Valley and what was to become the Northwest Territory. Bushy Run Battlefield Park was established as a Pennsylvania state park in 1927 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Bushy Run Battlefield Park is the only historic site or museum that deals exclusively with Pontiac's Rebellion and Pennsylvania's only recognized Native American battlefield. The park is located on Pennsylvania Route 993 near Harrison City and Jeannette.

Location

Harrison City, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
40.35582, -79.62502

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Bushy Run
1763Colonial
0.4 mi
Pontiac's War – Battle of Bushy Run August 5-6 1763
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2.1 mi
Skirmish at Bushy Run (Forbes road, 1758)
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2.4 mi

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When was Bushy Run Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Bushy Run Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Bushy Run Battlefield?

Bushy Run Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Bushy Run Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bushy Run Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Bushy Run Battlefield?

The period of significance for Bushy Run Battlefield is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1763.

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