VILLAGE OF VALLEY FORGE
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A Pennslyvania historical marker just west & east of the Village of Valley Forge on Valley Forge road,Pa. State Route 23 in Chester County. Be careful of heavy traffic!
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Waymark Code: WMBT6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2006
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Village of VALLEY FORGE
Village settled by the workers at iron forge begun in 1742.The forge and part of the village were burned by the British army in 1777.Washington's quarter's during the winter of 1777-78 were in the Isaac Potts' house,a part of the original village.
Marker Name: VILLAGE of VALLEY FORGE
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 09/17/1960
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Valley Forge road:Pa.23 East & west of village
Category: Business & Industry,military,american revolution,George Washington
Website: Not listed
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