Archaeological dig confirms location of skirmish that kicked off French and Indian War

Informed of a French encampment in modern-day Fayette County, Pa., by Mingo Native American allies who aided in the fighting, George Washington's group engaged the French on May 28, 1754, killing 10 and capturing 21.

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