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

Headquarters Complex

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 22, 2007

1. Headquarters Complex Marker

Inscription. The headquarters house overlooking the confluence of Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River was the hub of military activity. It was from here that General Washington, with the assistance of his staff, conducted the daily routine of the army. Often there were more than twenty officers and aides present to assist the Commander-in-Chief in his duties.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 40° 6.057′ N, 75° 27.577′ W. Marker is near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Upper Merion Township. It is on Valley Forge Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the tour road in Valley Forge National Historical Park at stop 5, Washington’s Headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: King of Prussia PA 19406, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Icon (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander in Chief’s Guards (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Remembering Valley Forge (about 500 feet away);

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Valley Creek (about 600 feet away); Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); Why Valley Forge? (about 600 feet away); Washington’s Headquarters (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valley Forge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Village of Valley Forge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Washington's Headquarters Complex. National Park Service website. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Washington's Headquarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 22, 2007

2. Washington's Headquarters

General George Washington made his headquarters in this house during the winter encampment of 1777-78.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 22, 2007

3. Headquarters Complex Marker

Washington and his staff ran the Continental Army from this room in the Potts House.

Life Guard Huts image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010

4. Life Guard Huts

The Commander-in-Chief's Life Guards occupied these huts at the Headquarters Complex. They are located just east of Washington's Headquarters.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,037 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.