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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Potts,Isaac Architect
1777/00/00
1777/12/00 George Washington American Commander General Washington rents Isaac Potts House as his headquarters at Valley Forge. Washington, paying 100 Pennsylvania pounds per month, stays here until June 1778. Valley Forge Encampment
1777/12/00 Col Richard Kidder Meade Aide-de-camp to General Washington General Washington rents Isaac Potts House as his headquarters at Valley Forge. Washington, paying 100 Pennsylvania pounds per month, stays here until June 1778. Valley Forge Encampment
1778/00/00
1778/01/00 George Washington American Commander In late January, George Washington hands Lafayette a note from Congress and silently leaves the room, for he did not want to influence the Marquis's decision, one that would require Lafayette to leave for Canada.
1778/01/00 Marquis de Lafayette American Commander At headquarters in late January, Congress asks Lafayette to lead the Northern Army on an expedition to win Canada back from the British and return it to the French. The mission will be canceled and Lafayette will stay at Valley Forge.

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Particulars for Washington's Headquarters:
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Georgian Architecture
Area of Significance Military
Historic Use Military facility
Level of Significance National
Criteria Person
Owner State



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 73001655
Resource Type:
Owner: State
Architect: Potts,Isaac
Architectural Style: Georgian
Other Certification: Designated unit of the National Park Service, Designated National Landmark
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Military
Applicable Criteria: Person
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
Significant Year: 1777, 1778
Associated People: Washington,George
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-Function: Military facility
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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