Upper Merion Township near West Norriton in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriots of African Descent
during the Valley Forge encampment,
1776-1778
"Throughout these historic and hallowed campsites were courageous Black patriots who participated in the nation's bitter fight for independence."
Charles L. Blockson, Historian
Dedicated by
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated,
Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter,
June 19, 1993
Erected 1993 by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1993.
Location. 40° 6.25′ N, 75° 26.033′ W. Marker is near West Norriton, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Upper Merion Township. Marker is on Joseph Plumb Martin Trail (Pennsylvania Route 23) one mile west of U.S. 422, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Valley Forge National Historic Park, about half a mile north and west of the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2912 Joseph Plumb Martin Trail, King of Prussia PA 19406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. National Patriots Bell Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loyal Patriots of Valley Forge (approx. 0.2 miles away); William White (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waterman's Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiments (approx. half a mile away); Varnum’s Brigade (approx. half a mile away); Advance Redoubt (approx. 0.6 miles away); Protection from Attack (approx. 0.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. National Park Service: Patriots of African Descent Monument. (Submitted on April 1, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Delta Sigma Theta. (Submitted on April 1, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Cal Massey, Phil Sumpter, Project Cherish, National Park Service
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,215 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.