Uniontown

Uniontown may refer to:

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Uniontown is a city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 46 miles (74 km) southeast of Pittsburgh and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 10,372 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat and largest city of Fayette County.

History

Popularly known as Beesontown, "The Town of Union" was founded by Henry Beeson on July 4, 1776, coincidentally the same date the United States Declaration of Independence was ratified. The National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, was routed through Uniontown in the early 19th century, and the town grew along with the road (now US 40). Within 10 miles of Uniontown is Fort Necessity, built by George Washington during the French and Indian War (part of the international Seven Years' War) as well as the site of Battle of Jumonville Glen, where the North American branch of the war began.

Uniontown's role in the Underground Railroad in the antebellum years is commemorated by a marker on the corner of East Main Street and Baker Alley. Residents helped slaves escaping from the South to freedom.