Officer’s Quarters
In contrast to soldiers’ log huts, officers’ quarters appear lavish. But the present houses look significantly different from 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 Hosts
Valley Forge farms were generally prosperous; the area had been cleared and settled since the early 1700s. 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.
Marker is on Valley Creek Road (Pennsylvania Route 252), on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
