Brownsville Road - Pre-history To The 19th Century

Pre-history To The 19th Century

The road follows the route of ancient trails and footpaths connecting Redstone Old Fort with the "forks of the Ohio", a distance of 26 miles (42 km). It later became the road connecting Pittsburgh with Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and from there via Nemacolin's Path to Virginia and points further east. It was a major route for travel by stagecoach and Conestoga Wagon. The road was significant during the Whiskey Rebellion, particularly its southern half.