event as a British killing of a Frenchman. Tanacharison had lost influence over some of the local tribes (specifically the Delawares), and may have thought that conflict between the British and French would bring them back under his influence as allies of the British. According to Parkman, after the Indians scalped the French, they sent a scalp to the Delawares, in essence offering them the opportunity to "take up the hatchet" with the British and against the French. Legacy A portion of the battlefield, along with the Great Meadows where Fort Necessity was located, has been preserved as a part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Jumonville's name has been given to a Christian retreat center near the site. The non-profit Braddock Road Preservation Association, named for the road General Braddock constructed to reach Fort Duquesne, sponsors research and promotes the French and Indian War history of the area. Footnotes References Further reading External links Jumonville & Fort Necessity Includes podcast of the topic. Conflicts in 1754 Battles of the French and Indian War History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania French North America Pre-statehood history of Pennsylvania Battles in Pennsylvania 1754 in North America 1754 in the Thirteen Colonies Combat incidents 1754 in Pennsylvania