Schuylkill Township near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Village of Valley Forge
Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2011
1. Village of Valley Forge Marker
Village settled by the workers at iron forge begun in 1742. The forge and part of village were burned by the British army in 1777. Washington's quarters during the winter of 1777-78 were in the Isaac Potts' house, a part of the original village.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 40° 6.062′ N, 75° 28.47′ W. Marker is near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Schuylkill Township. Marker is on Valley Forge Road (Route 23), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 631 Valley Park Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460, 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. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. David Jones, A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Peter Muhlenburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. John Carmichael (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Andrew Porter
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Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2011
2. Village of Valley Forge Marker
The Flag in the center of this photo is HUGE it is flying from a cell phone tower disguised as a flagpole. It is the flagpole of The Freedom Foundation.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, January 3, 2011
3. Village of Valley Forge Roadside Marker
This photo was taken from the creek bed, there is no room to stop near this marker. Even walking on the road you take your life in your hands, as there is no more than a 25 inch shoulder.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
