Knox's Quarters

The stone section is original to the encampment era. The rest of the house was added later.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Route 252 in Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Significance:

Quarters of Brigadier General Henry Knox during the Valley Forge encampment.

Designation:

Historic building with sections original to the encampment era.

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

Amenities

2 listed

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The small stone section of this house was lived in by 27-year-old Brigadier General Henry Knox during the Valley Forge encampment in 1777 and 1778. Knox also served as Artillery Chief in the Continental Army, and would later serve as the first Secretary of War under President George Washington, from 1789 to 1794.

At the time of the encampment, this house was the farm home of John Brown and his family. As was typical in the area, the small stone house was later increased in size to meet the needs of a larger family and as a show of wealth.