Jumonville

For the Louisiana politicians and horse breeders, see J. E. Jumonville, Jr. and J. E. Jumonville, Sr.

Jumonville is a United Methodist camping and retreat center located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA near the city of Uniontown, PA. Jumonville is famous for its 60-foot-tall cross that stands on top of Dunbar's Knob on Chestnut ridge. Jumonville is named after Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville, who was killed following the Battle of Jumonville Glen during the French and Indian War.

Cross

Cross on 1950s postcard

Jumonville is famous for its 60-foot-tall cross that stands on top of Dunbar's Knob (elevation 2485 ft). It is visible from seven counties, three states, and fifty miles on a clear day.[1]

Thousands of Sunday School children contributed dimes to help build the cross, and their names are sealed in the 183-ton concrete foundation. It was fabricated by Moore Metal Works of Greensburg, and erected on August 26, 1950. Dedication services were held on September 9. The cross arms project 12 feet on each side of the main shaft. The cross weighs 55 tons, and was designed to withstand 100 mph winds.

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References

  1. ↑ "Jumonville Christian Camp and Conference Center - The Cross of Christ Plaque". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
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Coordinates: 39°53′15″N 79°38′59″W / 39.88757°N 79.64960°W / 39.88757; -79.64960

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