Valley Forge National Historical Park - Valley Forge, PA
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N 40° 06.084 W 075° 25.361
18T E 463973 N 4439097
Valley Forge had no battles, but it served as a camp for George Washington and his army.
Waymark Code: WMQP5X
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2016
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"Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site where the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777–1778 near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolutionary War. The National Historical Park preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. Originally Valley Forge State Park, it became a national park in 1976. The Park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums, and recreation facilities.
The park encompasses 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) and is visited by over 1.2 million people each year. Visitors can see restored historic structures, reconstructed structures such as the iconic log huts, and monuments erected by the states from which the Continental soldiers came. Visitor facilities include a Welcome Center and museum featuring original artifacts, providing a concise introduction to the American Revolution and the Valley Forge encampment. Programs, tours, and activities are available year round. The park also provides 26 miles (42 km) of hiking and biking trails, which are connected to a robust regional trails system. Wildlife watching, fishing, and boating on the nearby Schuylkill River also are popular." Taken from Wikipedia
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution
Adress of the monument:
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, Pa. USA
19406
What was the role of this site in revolution?:
Camp for the Continental Army
Link that comprove that role: Not listed
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
Who placed this monument?: Not listed
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