He and his forces fled along the wilderness road to a site near Great Meadows. Braddock died on July 13, 1755, and was buried in an elaborate ceremony officiated by George Washington. He was buried under the road in order to hide the location of his grave from the enemy French and Indians.Fort Necessity – National Park Service In 1804 Braddock's remains were discovered by men making repairs to the wilderness road. A marker was erected in 1913.
