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: Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • 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. Memorial is in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is on Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23) west of Valley Creek Road ( Route 252), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the south wall of the Valley Forge Baptist Church. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1701 Valley Forge Road, Valley Forge PA 19481, United States of America.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 (here, next to this marker); Rev. John Carmichael (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Andrew Porter (a few steps from this marker); The Baptists (a few steps from this marker); Valley Forge Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Fresh Pork and Small Beer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village of Valley Forge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valley Forge.
Also see . . . The Preacher in the Great Valley. (Submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
