Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Varnum’s Brigade

Continental Army

— Valley Forge December 19 1777 June 18 1778 —

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By Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010

1. Varnum’s Brigade Marker

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Division
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Varnum’s Brigade
Brig. General James M. Varnum
commanding

1st Regiment Rhode Island Infantry Col. Christopher Greene
2nd Regiment Rhode Island Infantry Col. Israel Angell
4th Regiment Connecticut Infantry Col. John Durkee
8th Regiment Connecticut Infantry Col. John Chandler

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 6.258′ N, 75° 26.621′ W. Marker is in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Valley Forge Park Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the tour road in Valley Forge National Historical Park, between stops 9 and 10. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Varnum’s Quarters (about 600 feet away); The Grand Parade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben

Marker in Valley Forge image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010

2. Marker in Valley Forge

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Training for Victory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waterman's Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); William White (approx. 0.3 miles away); Loyal Patriots of Valley Forge (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Merion Township.

Also see . . . Valley Forge National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

By Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010

3. Varnum’s Brigade Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.