Old Shot Factory B&B

534 Lincoln Hwy, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania 15559 USA

Independent

“a historic bed & breakfast”

The historic Old Shot Factory is a well known landmark on Route 30, still surrounded by forest and flanked by a mountain stream. Situated on Forbes Trail, George Washington led the Virginia Militia past the site of the Old Shot Factory as he ascended the steep slope of Rohr's gap on the eastern front of the Allegeheny Mountain in 1758 during the French and Indian war. The Old Shot Factory is named for the manufacture of ammunition for the early settlers. During the 1800's, the Old Shot Factory served as a tavern and inn for early pioneers and stagecoach passengers . Imagine the days of old while enjoying modern conveniences and a hearty breakfast. Rooms with a beautiful mountain veiw are available. The Old Shot Factory is easily accessible to the Flight 93, Gravity hill, Helixville Winery, a beach and walking trails at Shawnee State Park , and all the sites and amenities in the town of Bedford.

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larrysmith6

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June 21, 2020

Most of the information is accurate, but noting that George Washington passed the site is just name-dropping to make it sound important. It was Colonel Henry Bouquet who cut the Forbes Road westward. The building was not standing at the time, and Bouquet turned sharply to the north and cut the road up Rohr's Gap (named for an Ensign who suggested it to Bouquet). George Washington, then only a Colonel in the Virginia Militia, did indeed pass this point but had nothing to do with its history. He simply led his troops up the hill along with all of the other divisions of Forbes' army.

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