Valley Forge in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. David Jones, A.M.
In memory of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2023
1. Rev. David Jones, A.M. Marker
In the Indian war 1791-1796,
In the war of 1812-14.
His visitations from hut to hut and his spirted
and patriotic addresses greatly inspired
and cheered the dejected soldiers at Valley
Forge. Born in White Clay Creek
Hundred, New Castle County, Del.
1736. Died Feb. 5 1820 in his 84 year.
From 1775 to 1786 and from 1792 to 1820
Pastor of the Great Valley Baptist Church,
Chester Co. whose [balance illegible]
Erected by Valley Forge Baptist Church.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1820.
Location. 40° 5.988′ N, 75° 28.32′ W. Marker is in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Memorial is on Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23) west of Valley Creek Road (Pennsylvania Route 252), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the south wall of the Valley Forge Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Valley Forge Road, Valley Forge PA 19481, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick Henry. of Va. (here, next to this marker); Gen. Peter Muhlenburg
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Also see . . . The Preacher in the Great Valley. (Submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2023
2. Rev. David Jones, A.M. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
