jumonville glen

This is a nice place to check out. There are plenty of geocaches in the area also. Another hidden treasure in fayette county.

Who was Jumon? He was a French soldier and under unclear circumstances George Washington killed him leading to his surrender to the French at Fort Necesity and the start of the French and Indian War. Pleasant surroundings to relax and reflect on the beginnings of our country.

This was great to visit the spot of the French & Indian War to show our grandchildren (who were from Virginia). It was a short hike to the spot and the informational markers were great.Our grandson was studying different Indians in school and he loved knowing about Half King and reading the marker about the Shawnee and the Iroquois. The parking lot was adequate witha clean restroom. We stood in "the spot" and talked about the huge rock formations and trees still present 250 years later.

This was where George Washington stood and where the first shots of the French & Indian war were started. Amazing that we could stand in that spot some 250 or so years later

This is an important historic site and beautiful hike. It is the site of a 15 minute skirmish between the French and British before the battle at Fort Necessity. It is six miles from the main unit of Fort Necessity National Battlefield, the short hike has interpretive signs, and then the Glen where it happened is really cool just naturally, but it is very historic too. Definitely worth the stop.

We were quite moved. Lovely hike to a serene spot that belies the horrors that occurred here. Well worth the time.

Located off Jumonville Road along the upper portion of the mountain. Site of George Washington's first military engagement long before the American Revolution. Named for the French officer slain there, the glen itself is quite peaceful. It's a short walk down a paved path to the rocky outcrop overlooking the glen where the French were ambushed by the detachment from above. There are a few weather-worn placards along the path that speak to what happened there. If you read ahead about the site, it's that much more interesting in terms of the significance of the brief firefight that took place here over 250 years ago. Once you're at the base of the glen, the trail becomes a dirt path easily followed back out of the glen to the parking lot. A peaceful setting in the shade of the woods where an event of historical significance led to future events which shaped the nation. Use caution on the paved path and the dirt path though, both can be slippery, especially given the damp conditions and moss. Strollers are best left in the car. Just walk carefully with kids, running down the path can easily lead to a bad fall.

After visiting Fort Necessity, we were drawn to Jumonville Glen to see where George Washington had his controversial encounter with the French. It's a simple place, but worth a visit. There is ample parking, and a paved path back to the glen.

Took a motorcycle ride on a Friday and I was perfect. No crowds nature as it should be. Beautiful!! Grew up going to camp there but my husband had never been there. It's great to revisit history. He loved it. Just 2 things! First that night I was covered by bug bites which that's with it. Second I couldn't find Moses rock. It was there 40 years ago. Lol. It is still beautiful!

Jumonville Glenn is a lovely place to get away to. All of this is rich with history from the French and Indian War. Walking and hiking is a pleasure here. Hike up to the Jumonville Cross and get a wonderful view and some peace and quiet.

Jumonville grunds are very peaceful and gives you a closeness to GOD. To walk to the cross and look at the beauty from there is an experience and you realize the beauty god gave us

My husband is a history buff, so since I grew up in the area, I've been showing him the sites since we moved back East a couple years ago. This Glen is worth the visit.

There are only a handful of battlefield sites across the United States whose setting is such to invite the visitor's imagination to re-experience the events that took place there. Little Bighorn Battlefield is one. You'll find yourself listening for bugle calls as you stand where Custer's men fought. The Bear Paws Battlefield where the fleeing Nez Perce were pinned down by chasing cavalry as they tried to escape to Canada is another incredible time machine landscape. Picket's Mill Battlefield, just north of Atlanta takes the visitor back to Sherman's push through North Georgia in 1864. In each of these (and I'm sure there are others) the landscape itself has remained isolated and little changed from when significant actions took place in history. Jumonville Glen is another. There is a parking lot and a good trail to the actual cliffs where the French forces were camped when Washington surprised them at their breakfast. Its easy to picture the 15 minute skirmish that was the match lighting the fuse into the French and Indian war. Go to the Visitor Center of Fort Necessity first and get an overview of the story, see the film, visit the Fort itself (which was built by Washington as a result of what happened at Jumonville Glen). This is an accessible piece of significant history for our country and for Europe. What happened here dogged Washington for his whole life and was talked about by diplomats and royalty across the globe.

Worth a visit if you are a history buff, but not really a lot to see in the glen. Ties together with Fort Necessity and other areas in the rt. 40 corridor so it can be an interesting stop as part of a multi-site outing.