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BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY KNOX, WASHINGTON'S
27 YEAR OLD ARTILLERY CHIEF, USED AS HIS
QUARTERS THE SMALL STONE SECTION OF THIS
HOUSE. LOCATED UPSTREAM ON THE VALLEY CREEK
FROM WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS, THIS WAS THE
FARM HOME OF JOHN BROWN AND HIS
FAMILY. AS WAS TYPICAL IN THE AREA, THE
SMALL STONE HOUSE WAS INCREASED IN SIZE
TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A LARGER FAMILY
AND AS A SHOW OF WEALTH.
Photograph taken January 17, 2002.
OFFICER'S QUARTERSIn contrast to soldier's log huts, officers' quarters appeared lavish. But the present houses look significantly different from the encampment days. Architectural modifications have more than doubled the size of General Henry Knox's "quarters." Though a number of officers began the encampment in local farmhouses, many (including Knox) later moved into huts to be closer to their men. |
Reluctant HostsValley Forge farms were generally prosperous; the area had been cleared and settled since the early 1700's. When the army arrived, many nearby homes and farmhouses were converted to military use. While political loyalties were divided, most civilians simply wished to be left free of the conflict. Four generals were housed in this area: Henry Knox, William Maxwell, Lord Striling, and the Marquis de Lafayette. |
Click on the map to visit the different quarters.
date posted: January 23, 2002.
last revised:
April 07, 2004
James E. Frizzell
Post Office Box 595
Kimberton, Pennsylvania, 19442
e-mail: jimmy@jim-frizzell.com
