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|   Knox Covered Bridge - Valley Forge National Park - Wayne, PA
in American Guide Series This mid-19th century bridge was constructed by Robert Russell using a Burr Arch Truss and wooden planks, which are still in good shape today. Recently, it went under a rehabilitation by the National Park Service. posted by:  Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/14/2013 last visited: 06/11/2019 |
 view gallery0 km | Valley Creek - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series The creek flows through Valley Forge, under the Knox Covered Bridge and other place as well. It provides beautiful vistas and has great historical significance with regards to 18th century commerce, industry and trade. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/14/2013 last visited: 06/11/2019 |
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| Stirling's Quarters - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series Originally constructed in 1796 (probably earlier), & incrementally expanded through the early twentieth century, this building in its earliest form served as the headquarters of Lord Stirling during the Continental Army's winter encampment in 1777-8. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/01/2013 last visited: 06/12/2019 |
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| General Anthony Wayne Monument - Valley Forge National Historic Park - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in American Guide Series This striking monument, grabs your attention from a distance. The General striking a pose from horseback is a frequent stop along the Auto Tour route at Valley Forge National Historical Park. posted by: gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/28/2011 last visited: 03/27/2022 |
 view galleryE1.4 km | Pennsylvania Columns - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series The Pennsylvania Columns straddle Outer Line Drive at Valley Forge. posted by: Lightnin Bug location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/26/2009 last visited: 11/16/2015 |
 view galleryE1.6 km | The National Memorial Arch - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series The Memorial Arch is one of the boldest statements American's have made about the anguish, suffering and eventual triumph of the Revolutionary War as it played out here in the winter of 1777-78. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 03/27/2011 last visited: 11/16/2015 |
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| Washington's Headquarters - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series Built prior to 1768, This house is in an excellent state of preservation. Today, the stone structure has the same doors, windows, locks as used by Washington when he stayed here in 1777-8. The house was eclared a National Historic Landmark in 1972. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 05/03/2013 last visited: 11/16/2015 |
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| Varnum's Quarters - Valley Forge, PA in American Guide Series Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum arrived with his staff in December 1777. This arrival dramatically altered life in the Stephens house. Suddenly the three family members were sharing their home with seven strangers. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 04/26/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE2.6 km | Washington Memorial Chapel - Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in American Guide Series The Chapel was built as a tribute to General George Washington and completed in 1917. posted by: gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/28/2011 last visited: 03/27/2022 |
 view galleryNE3.2 km | Valley Forge National Historical Park - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in American Guide Series Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. posted by: gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/28/2011 last visited: 07/11/2023 |
 view gallerySW8.4 km | Paoli Memorial Ground - Malvern, PA in American Guide Series The Paoli Battlefield is the site of the "Paoli Massacre" & home to the oldest Revolutionary War monument in Pennsylvania as well as several other very old monuments. Beneath the 1817 monument lies the bodies of 52 Colonial troops killed in a raid. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 06/30/2013 last visited: 11/27/2021 |
 view galleryE19.6 km | Thomas Mill Covered Bridge - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series This is the last covered bridge within the city limits of Philadelphia & the only covered bridge within the city limits of any major U.S. city. The bridge underwent extensive rehabilitation in 1999 so it will be here for another hundred years. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/15/2013 last visited: never |
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| The Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series Stop monkeying around and visit one of Philadelphia's greatest attractions! The zoo opened in 1874. This was the nation's first zoo. The zoo is located in Fairmount Park on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/24/2009 last visited: 11/02/2013 |
 view gallerySE26.4 km | Boathouse Row - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series Boathouse row is one of the many attractions of the East River Drive/Art Museum area. The NRHP site and National Landmark encompass 15 properties on East River Drive (now Kelly Drive) on the Schuylkill River. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/12/2013 last visited: 08/20/2013 |
 view gallerySE26.6 km | Lincoln Monument - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series Fantastic sculpture of Abraham Lincoln on Kelly Drive, part of the long road of which features many sculptures by renown artists. The Schuylkill River Trail leads visitors and art lovers about the river to enjoy all the sites. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/10/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE26.9 km | Fairmount Water Works - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series This site used advanced methods for pumping water & was an integral part of the original 5 acres of Fairmount Park. Designed by Frederick Graff in 1812, the area consist of a dam, a Greek Revival Pavilion, 2 mill house structures, & an engine house. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/09/2013 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE27 km | Art Museum (Philadelphia Museum of Art) - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series The Philadelphia Museum of Art, located at the west end of the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy in Fairmount Park, was established in 1876 in conjunction with the Centennial Exposition of the same year and is now among the largest art museums in the U.S. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/14/2008 last visited: 06/27/2023 |
 view gallerySE27.2 km | Courtship (The Henry M. Phillips Memorial Fountain) - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series This beautiful Greek Revival styled sculpture & fountain is dedicated to a former Philadelphia resident, active in politics and his community. The fountain is a tourist favorite and the jewel of East Court at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/09/2013 last visited: 07/20/2022 |
 view gallerySE27.2 km | Western Civilization Pediment - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series Fantastic pediment at the top of the right most structure of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (southeastern entrance) depicts ancient Greek gods. The sculptures were installed in 1932. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 08/09/2013 last visited: 07/31/2016 |
 view gallerySE27.2 km | Jeanne d'Arc - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series The brightest & arguably, most beautiful, bronze, equestrian statue at the Art Museum is of Jeanne d'Arc & celebrates the French centennial. Joan is on her steed, in full battle gear, preparing to engage the English enemy of the 100 Years War. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 02/12/2012 last visited: 08/25/2016 |
 view gallerySE27.4 km | The Washington Monument - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series Although the traffic patterns have changed dramatically over the last century, this amazing monument is still a very popular roadside attraction for tourists and still for locals. The monument is located at the southwest entrance to the Art Museum. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 01/11/2011 last visited: 07/20/2022 |
 view gallerySE27.4 km | Ericsson Fountain - Fairmount Park - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series A dedicated fountain to Captain John Ericsson is one of the focal pieces of the Fairmount Park and greets visitors as they make their way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 03/23/2013 last visited: 07/20/2022 |
 view gallerySE27.5 km | Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former state prison in the United States. It is located on Fairmount Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 5 blocks north of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/25/2009 last visited: 07/27/2012 |
 view gallerySE27.8 km | Board of Education - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series This old building is huge with incredible detail, much more than anything which would be built for our crumbling school district today. it is now being leased out as condos and apartments. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/25/2009 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE28 km | Army and Navy Pylons - Philadelphia, PA in American Guide Series This complex & stunning twin memorial/sculptures act as a gateway along the Ben Franklin Parkway. It's the first thing one notices on the way to the art museum. Officially known as the Civil War Soldiers & Sailors Monument. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 12/25/2009 last visited: 07/05/2017 |
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