Washington's Headquarters (Valley Forge)
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge, also known as the Isaac Potts House, is a historic house that served as General George Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War. The building, which still stands, is one of the centerpieces of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Washington's Headquarters | |
Location | Valley Forge National Historical Park |
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Nearest city | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Coordinates | 40°6′5″N 75°27′43″W |
Architect | Potts, Isaac |
Architectural style | Georgian |
Part of | Valley Forge (ID66000657) |
NRHP reference No. | 73001655 |
Significant dates | |
Washington's home | 1777 |
Added to NRHP | February 11, 1973[1] |
Designated NHL | November 28, 1972[2] |
Designated NHLDCP | January 20, 1961 |
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The house was built about 1773, and Washington made it his headquarters during the Continental Army encampment between December 1777 and June 1778. The restored building is part of the Valley Forge National Historical Park and is open to the public. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.[2][3]
The house is located in present-day Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania.[4][5]