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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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| | Dedicated to the men and women
of Abington District who answered
the call to service in the World War
Ernest Lafitte Brautigam
James Diodato
Aaron M. Welch
[They died in service]
George R. Ambler, Jr. • Harry A.D. Baer • Albert . . . — — Map (db m22840) HM |
| | Church founded on this site, 1714. Cemetery established, 1719. First recorded burial, 1728. Site of Revolutionary War skirmishes. Burials include pastors and educators notable in Abington, Philadelphia, and Princeton, and veterans of major wars. — — Map (db m22347) HM |
| | The oldest Presbyterian church in Montgomery County and mother church, directly or indirectly, to ten offspring churches. Founded in 1714 by the Rev. Malachi Jones, the first pastor. The original church stood in the center of the graveyard and was . . . — — Map (db m122481) HM |
| | President of Princeton University
1751-1766
An original corporator of the
Presbyterian Ministers Fund,
oldest insurance company in the world.
Here also rest the remains of
The Reverend Samuel Finley
Fifth President of
Princeton . . . — — Map (db m23324) HM |
| | In memory of
the Revolutionary War Patriots
buried in the graveyard of the
Abington Presbyterian Church
Private Robert Barnes 1756-1815
Isaac Boileau 1722-1820
2nd Lt. John Houston 1751-1820
Colonel Robert Loller 1740-1808
Captain . . . — — Map (db m22348) HM |
| | This school was among the first in the nation to educate women for careers in horticulture and agriculture. It was founded in 1910 on this site by Jane Bowne Haines and a "congress of women." Three years later the Woman's National Farm and Garden . . . — — Map (db m84895) HM |
| | Noted for a major role in establishing and defending an independent Vermont in 1777, he was a frontier entrepreneur, an officer of the Green Mountain Boys and in the 1775 American Revolution northern campaign. Allen was an author and principal . . . — — Map (db m23650) HM |
| | Originally built in 1762, the mansion later became the first home in America of the noted artist, naturalist and author, John James Audubon (1785-1851). Here, he began his studies of American birds and wildlife, which he portrayed so vividly in his . . . — — Map (db m23668) HM |
| | In memory of soldiers of
Washington's Army who
died in the old barn, used
as a hospital, five hundred
yards northeast from
this place, during the
winter of 1777-78
Erected Dec. 17, 1925 — — Map (db m23661) HM |
| | Revolutionary patriot, state official, and member of Continental Congress, 1780-81. Colonel of a rifle battalion, Philadelphia Associators, 1775-76; served in Battle of Princeton. A founder, Society of Free (or "Fighting") Quakers, 1781. Member, . . . — — Map (db m23660) HM |
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Erected by the residents of Bala and Cynwyd
as a tribute to the men and women of this community who served our country in the World War — — Map (db m146370) WM |
| | Barmouth Station was active from 1899 to 1986, at which point the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) decommissioned the tracks between Cynwyd and Ivy Ridge station in Manayunk. Unlike Bala and Cynwyd, which were also freight . . . — — Map (db m146360) HM |
| | Here lie the remains of some of the 57 Irish railroad workers who died of violence and cholera while building the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad in East Whiteland, Penn.
August 1832 — — Map (db m146621) HM |
| | Buried in this cemetery is the famous minstrel, composer of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and many other songs. Born on Long Island in 1854, he traveled widely but died in obscurity at Philadelphia in 1911. — — Map (db m84839) HM |
| | The Pencoyd Iron Works was founded by Algernon and Percival Roberts, heirs of John Roberts, one of the first Welsh settlers of this region in 1683. John Roberts had named his land "Pencoyd," meaning "head of the woods" in Welsh.
In 1852, the . . . — — Map (db m146631) HM |
| | From Theodore W. Bean's History of Montgomery County, "Manufacturing Industries" (1884):
"These well known mills are situated on the Rockhill Creek [now Gully Run], close to the River road, and are better known by the name . . . — — Map (db m146634) HM |
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In 1891, George Brooke Roberts, a Bala Cynwyd resident and president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), ordered the construction of the Pencoyd Bridge off the Schuylkill Valley Division to the Pencoyd Iron Works. Up until that time, the iron . . . — — Map (db m146632) HM |
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The original Pennsylvania Railroad bridge across the Schuylkill River, known as the "S" Bridge due to its shape, was constructed in 1884 as a double-track iron truss bridge that connected the West Manayunk community in Lower Merion to the . . . — — Map (db m146628) HM |
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Both sides of the Schuylkill River with factories, mainly dealing with fabric, paper, and steel. During the 1950s, the construction of the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) along this side of the Schuylkill River radically changed the . . . — — Map (db m146622) HM |
| | The Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad was one of America's first railways. By the late 1820s, Philadelphia, the second largest city in the nation, lacked access to western markets. New York had the Erie Canal and Baltimore would soon have the . . . — — Map (db m146368) HM |
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The Spaventa Switchback refers to the section of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail running from the Manayunk Bridge to Rock Hill Road.
The property was formerly owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) as a spur/switchback to serve the Pencoyd Iron . . . — — Map (db m146626) HM |
| | [The plaque consists of two photos with captions:]
Above: This image from the 1950s depicts a unique time in history when the three transportation corridors of this area operated concurrently. A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train led . . . — — Map (db m146624) HM |
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The main sources of Vine Creek are around Lodges Lane and Bryn Mawr Avenue in Cynwyd (not shown on map), approximately one mile from this location.
Vine Creek generally ran parallel to the path of the railroad bed. Several creeks, including . . . — — Map (db m146362) HM |
| | Established in 1869 as a non-profit, non-denominational cemetery, West Laurel Hill has long been a landmark of the Philadelphia region. Visiting beautifully landscaped cemeteries was a popular activity for Victorians. Designed as a civic . . . — — Map (db m146359) HM |
| | Before the advent of parks, the only great swaths of green open space where the general public could visit and picnic were cemeteries. For this reason, the West Laurel Hill Station (1884-1899) was one of the most popular of the early stops along the . . . — — Map (db m146365) HM |
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Clegg's Mill was located in Vine Creek's deep ravine to provide maximum water power. By 1851, three millponds were built to regulate the flow of the creek to turn the waterwheels that powered the mills. You are standing at the point on the map . . . — — Map (db m146366) HM |
| | This Swedenborgian center is noted architecturally. Buildings in 14th-century Gothic and 12th-century Romanesque styles. Built by cooperative craft guilds in medieval way. Endowed by John Pitcairn. — — Map (db m20764) HM |
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Bryn Athyn Cathedral
is a contributing building to the
Bryn Athyn Historic District
designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m136088) HM |
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has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Built between 1892 and 1939, this district contains rare and outstanding buildings . . . — — Map (db m136090) HM |
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Glencairn
is a contributing building to the
Bryn Athyn Historic District
designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United . . . — — Map (db m136077) HM |
| | The noted aeronautical pioneer established his first flying field on this site in 1924. The 1930 Collier Trophy, an award for accomplishments in aviation, was presented to Pitcairn and his associates for developing the American autogiro, first . . . — — Map (db m84889) HM |
| | A pioneering liberal arts school for working women was held here on the campus of Bryn Mawr College, 1921-1938. Led by Hilda Worthington Smith, it graduated over 1,700 students from diverse racial, ethnic and geographic backgrounds; some became . . . — — Map (db m84842) HM |
| | Built 1704 by Rowland Ellis; named by Richard Harrison, the next owner. His son-in-law, Charles Thomson, Secretary of Continental Congress, lived here 1774 until his death in 1824. — — Map (db m84865) HM |
| | Originally designed as a summer resort hotel by noted architect Frank Furness, this is his last surviving building of its type. Opened in 1890 as the Bryn Mawr Hotel, it was built in a French Chateau style for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Baldwin . . . — — Map (db m84841) HM |
| | Educator, statesman, President. Here, at Bryn Mawr College, Wilson held his first teaching position. From 1885, when the college opened, until 1888, he taught history and politics in nearby Taylor Hall. — — Map (db m84843) HM |
| | High quality shovels and spades were produced at the Rowland Mill complex near here, founded by Benjamin Rowland, Jr. in 1795. The millworks, operated until 1901 by the Rowland family, gained an international reputation and helped to establish the . . . — — Map (db m38673) HM |
| | Built in 1799, it is one of the oldest bridges still in use in the State. A lottery was authorized by a 1797 law to raise $20,000 for its construction. — — Map (db m21482) HM |
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This memorial dedicated to the men
of Battery C, 166th Field Artillery,
Conshohocken and West Conshohocken
who served our country in World War II — — Map (db m146326) WM |
| | Private in Captain Hercules Courtney's Company, Third Pa. Artillery, Continental Line, in the Battle of Brandywine. His home was in Conshohocken. He is symbolic of the many unknown Black soldiers who served in the American Revolution, but whose race . . . — — Map (db m84853) HM |
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In memory
of all who made the
Supreme Sacrifice
the the love of their
country
— — Map (db m146327) WM |
| | The Joseph P. Whitton House was built in 1865 in the Georgian Revival Style. Mr. Whitton was the owner of a large woolen mill on Washington Street in Conshohocken. In 1938, the house was purchased by Paul R. Miraglia M.D. who was one of the founders . . . — — Map (db m146328) HM |
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Stone from the original
St. Matthew Parish
Elementary & High School
at Hector & Ash Streets
Opened: September 1872 — — Map (db m113429) HM |
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1861
1898
1917
In honor
of those who have
served
our country
in time of war
1941
1950
Vietnam — — Map (db m146325) WM |
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World Trade Center
Height: 1,368 and 1,362 feet
Ground Breaking: August 5, 1965
Opened: 1970-73: April 4, 1973 ribbon cutting
Destroyed: September 11, 2001
Latitude 40 Deg. 42'42.03" Longitude: -74 Deg O'45.51"
"Not . . . — — Map (db m116255) WM |
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Named for
an old palm tree on
hotel sign that stood in village
Founded
1716 — — Map (db m116264) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m116258) WM |
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Roll of Honor
Irvin Burger • Lewis H. Clymer
Stanley G. Eck • Even J. Lesher
Walter Merkel • Arah F. Pennepacker
Clyde Reppert • Frederick O. Reppert
Palm A C
Rededicated 1980 Amer. Legion Post 184 . . . — — Map (db m116261) WM |
| | Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built with the collaboration of Rabbi Mortimer J. Cohen, this National Historic Landmark was completed in 1959. Wright’s only synagogue evokes the biblical Mt. Sinai in modern materials of concrete, steel, . . . — — Map (db m84872) HM |
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Beth Sholom Synagogue
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Completed in 1959, this synagogue is one of the . . . — — Map (db m160454) HM |
| | Camp William Penn 1863-1865
Training camp for colored troops enlisted into the United States Army erected by Allied Veterans Association of Pennsylvania July 4, 1943 — — Map (db m4371) HM |
| | Here was Pennsylvania's only training camp for African American soldiers -- and the largest of 18 in the nation -- during the Civil War. Comprising over 10,000 men, 11 regiments of U.S. Colored Troops were trained here: the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 22nd, . . . — — Map (db m84870) HM |
| | The first religious meeting hereabout, now known as Abington Meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers) was held here in 1683. This was the home of Richard and Joan Wall who came from Hasfield near Cheltenham England in 1682. Their granddaughter, . . . — — Map (db m38725) HM |
| | Nearby stood “Roadside,” the home of the ardent Quakeress, Lucretia C. Mott (1793-1880). Her most notable work was in connection with antislavery, women's rights, temperance and peace. — — Map (db m22119) HM |
| | In 1746 a corn-grist mill powered by a water wheel was erected here on a mill race of Tookany Creek. It was owned and operated by Dorothy Penrose Shoemaker, a descendant of Richard Wall, in partership with Richard Mather and John Tyson. Eventually . . . — — Map (db m38705) HM |
| | The first mill on the site erected in 1746 was owned and operated by Dorothy Penrose Shoemaker, a descendant of Richard Wall. In 1847 their neighbor and employee Charles Bosler, whose business was hauling grain to the mill and flour to the city, . . . — — Map (db m38706) HM |
| | Oldest church building in Cheltenham Township, consecrated 1861. Founder was Jay Cooke (1821-1905), "financier of the Civil War." Cemetery, laid out 1879 and enlarged 1905, contains his mausoleum and graves of prominent area residents. Church . . . — — Map (db m38699) HM |
| | Originally called Camptown, this village was laid out at the close of the Civil War on the site of former Camp William Penn. The camp was a training station for Negro troops enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1863 to 1865. — — Map (db m4349) HM |
| | Original section, dated from 1682, was built by Richard Wall on land granted by William Penn. An early meeting place of the Society of Friends, 1683-1702. Additions were built about 1725 and 1805. Sarah Wall married George Shoemaker, 1694, and . . . — — Map (db m38701) HM |
| | The birthplace of John F. Hartranft, Civil War hero and Pennsylvania Governor, 1873-79, is to the right on the side road. He reorganized the State Militia as part of the National Guard. — — Map (db m84918) HM |
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Identifying raptors (birds of prey) in flight can be difficult. However, even novice hawk-watchers can figure out which family a raptor belongs to. Most raptors migrating past this hawk watch site fall into one of three families: buteos, . . . — — Map (db m77173) HM |
| | About 700 feet south of this stone is an American redoubt and the site of Howe's threatened attack Dec. 6, 1777.
From here Washington's Army marched to Valley Forge. — — Map (db m23525) HM |
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Militia Hill Hawk Watch
A corps of dedicated volunteers counts and monitors migrating raptors each fall, providing valuable information about bird population health and migratory dynamics. The Militia Hill Hawk Watch began in 1988 with a . . . — — Map (db m77175) HM |
| | Built in mid-18th century, house is fine example of Georgian-period architecture. — — Map (db m23523) HM |
| | Originally known as White Marsh Estate served as Army Medical Headquarters November and December 1777 for George Washington’s army Commemorated 1995 Sons of the American Revolution ( Second Marker : ) This property has been placed on the . . . — — Map (db m69938) HM |
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Water View, Large Trees
Suppose you were a bald eagle. Soaring high above, your keen eyes search for a place to raise your young.
You need a tall, sturdy tree that will hold a one-ton nest. You look for water—a river or lake . . . — — Map (db m77172) HM |
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In North America, migrating raptors travel along several migratory routes. This hawk watch site sits along the eastern-most route, known as the Atlantic Coastal Flyway. Birds fly south for the winter from northeastern Canada and the United . . . — — Map (db m77174) HM |
| | Here in the Emlen House Washington had his headquarters from Nov. 2 to Dec. 11, 1777, just before moving to Valley Forge. The last battle of this year was a British attack repulsed here on Dec. 5-6. — — Map (db m69936) HM |
| | Originally the Cross Roads Village of Merion Square. Settled by Welsh Millers who prospered along Mill Creek in the late 1700's. Many of the early 19th century buildings including the inn village shops and houses are still in use. Many fine examples . . . — — Map (db m146338) HM |
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Henry Harley Arnold
General of the Army
Commanding General
United States Air Force
World War II
Born June 25, 1886
on this site
— — Map (db m146336) HM WM |
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Lord God of Hosts be with us yet
Lest We Forget Lest We Forget
In honor
of the men and women
of Gladwyne
who served in the
Armed Forces
of our country
— — Map (db m146337) WM |
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To the men and women
of this community
who helped to preserve
the freedoms
of humanity for all
ages to come
1917 - 1918
World War I
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
1941 - 1945
World War II
Killed in Action World War II
Woodrow W. . . . — — Map (db m116242) WM |
| | This house, built about 1780, was the old Bird-in-Hand General Store. Originally this area was named "Bird-in-Hand" for sign of a tavern that stood nearby. A building just SW of here was a forge. Like the store it later was converted into a . . . — — Map (db m84846) HM |
| | Named for a tavern once standing nearby. Scene of Revolutionary War clash during British occupation of Philadelphia. Militia of Gen. John Lacey, assigned to cut off British supplies, encamped here on May 1, 1778, when, surprised by British troops, . . . — — Map (db m84890) HM |
| | Panel 1 Gen. John Lacey, commanded the American patriots who where here engaged in the conflict for Independence. Col William Dean. Capt Isaac Longstreth.
Panel 2 -In memory of Patriotic Capt John Downey and others who were cruelly . . . — — Map (db m84893) WM |
| | In honor of the men of Hatboro
and vicinity who answered their
country's call in the World War
1917 - 1918
Frank G. Girard [died in service]
Dedicated May 30, 1922 — — Map (db m23293) WM |
| | Union Library House
built by a donation from
Nathan Holt
1849
Union Library Company
of Hatborough
Founded in the year
1755 — — Map (db m29696) HM |
| | Thomas Massey left England on the ketch "Endeavor" arriving at Upland (Chester) 1683. Married Phebe Taylor 1692, bought 900 acres in Marple Township and build this brick house in 1696. — — Map (db m81574) HM |
| | Designer of the frigate Constitution, "Old Ironsides," lived 1803-38 in the Pont Reading House, which stands opposite. The present house was built at dates 1683 to 1813. — — Map (db m81492) HM |
| | A fine example of early Pennsylvania rural architecture. Brick section was built before 1708 by Thomas Massey, who by 1696 was owner of a 300-acre “plantation” here. An earlier central wooden section was replaced by stone about 1730 by . . . — — Map (db m81572) HM |
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Built 1803
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m28106) HM |
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Founded in 1717, comprises
16.5 square miles. Named for
a town in Sussex, England.
Site of Graeme Park,
residence of Governor Sir
William Keith 1717-1726.
First autogiro flight in
U.S. made here 1928, Pitcairn
Field - site became . . . — — Map (db m28107) HM |
| | Built 1722 by Sir William Keith, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, 1717~1726. Also called Graeme Park, for Dr. Thomas Graeme, owner after 1737. — — Map (db m66648) HM |
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Going south from the Huntingdon Valley Station, people could choose from a variety of station locations on their way to Fox Chase and then Philadelphia. A train ride of about two minutes in this direction brought travelers to the Valley Falls . . . — — Map (db m136069) HM |
| | Melmar was built in 1910 for Nicholas & Sarah Biddle. The Biddle's are one of Philadelphia's most prominent families who founded institutions such as Bailey, Banks and Biddle, JP Morgan, and the Union League of Philadelphia, the Wharton Business . . . — — Map (db m140715) HM |
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From 1878 to the 1980s, this trailhead was the site of the Huntingdon Valley Train Station, carrying passengers and some freight back and forth between Philadelphia and Newtown in Bucks County. Bethayres, the village about 1/3 mile to the east at . . . — — Map (db m136057) HM |
| | Erected in memory
of the men and women
of West Norriton Township
who served in the World War
1917-1918 — — Map (db m23574) WM |
| | Putrid fever, the itch, diarrhea, dysentery and rheumatism were some of the afflictions suffered by the Continental troops. At Valley Forge the Hospital Department inoculated two to three thousand against smallpox. Medicine, food, blankets and even . . . — — Map (db m28969) HM |
| | Dedicated to Major General Nathanael Greene Brigadier General James Mirchell Varnum Colonel Christopher Greene Colonel Israel Angell and to other officers and men of 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiments encamped at Valley Forge in 1777-1778. - Let . . . — — Map (db m28897) HM |
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[Text as center bottom reads]
On September 11, 2001 there was a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks launched by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda upon the United States in New York City and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. . . . — — Map (db m126762) HM WM |
| | Welcome to the fourth largest city in America. Arriving in this rural area in the winter of 1777, soldiers immediately began building 2000 log huts for shelter, earthworks for defense, and rubble roads to keep out the deep, boot-pulling mud. . . . — — Map (db m132268) HM |
| | On the attack, this would be your perspective: advancing uphill, passing through sharp obstructions, only to face artillery and supporting infantry mounted in the redan. Brigade huts would be across the road, just behind the defenses. These . . . — — Map (db m28973) HM |
| | Soldiers constructed earthen fortifications called redoubts (French for a place of retreat). These redoubts were connected by miles of entrenchments designed to strengthen the natural advantages of the terrain here. These fortifications were part . . . — — Map (db m132287) HM |
| | Americans of the Revolutionary era looked to ancient Rome and Greece as models of republican ideals. This statue, a bronze copy of die original marble which has stood in the rotunda of the Virginia State capitol since 1796, includes both classical . . . — — Map (db m77119) HM |
| | Colonel Chester Co., Battalion of Minute Men July 21, 1775 Colonel 4th Penna. Infantry Battalion January 3, 1776 Brig. General Continental Army February 21, 1777 to November 3, 1783 Brevetted Major General September 30, 1783 “Resolved . . . — — Map (db m5673) HM |
| | Look down this hill. Imagine you are a soldier on the lookout for British soldiers approaching from Philadelphia. In 1777, this view was completely open, with no trees or buildings. The miles-long view from this hilltop made this a well protected . . . — — Map (db m132298) HM |
| | Some redoubts and earthworks went unarmed. Most cannons at Valley Forge were kept in the Artillery Park near the center of the encampment. From here guns could be rushed to the point of attack. The Artillery Park gave the Americans a flexible . . . — — Map (db m5674) HM |
| | Always present, Washington’s guard occupied huts here. This special detachment was created to protect the Commander in Chief, his official family, and his equipment, supplies, and papers. Washington required that each life guard, as they called . . . — — Map (db m28888) HM |
| | Major General Baron DeKalb Patterson’s Brigade Brig. General John Patterson commanding 10th Massachusetts Infantry Col. Thomas Marshall 11th Massachusetts Infantry Col. Benjamin Tupper 12th Massachusetts Infantry Col. Samuel Brewer 14th . . . — — Map (db m28838) HM |
| | Continental Army
— Valley Forge December 19 1777 June 18 1778 —
DeKalb’s Division
Major General Baron DeKalb Learned’s Brigade Major General Baron DeKalb Learned's Brigade Brig. General Ebenezer Learned Commanding 2nd . . . — — Map (db m41166) HM |
| | The State of Delaware erects this marker in memory of her gallant sons who endured the hardships and privations of the memorial winter of 1777-1778 on the hills of Valley Forge. — — Map (db m84847) WM |
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