Learned's Brigade Monument

The monument's plaque lists regiments in Learned's Brigade.

NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha

Quick Facts

Location:

Near the National Memorial Arch, on the right side of North Outer Line Drive.

Significance:

Marks the encampment location of Learned's Brigade

Designation:

Brigade Monument

Amenities

4 listed

Cellular Signal, Information, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed

Monument Description

This monument was donated by the Valley Forge Park Commission under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1908 to mark the location of the encampment of Learned's Brigade. Brigadier General Ebenezer Learned commanded three regiments in Major General Baron Johann deKalb's Division. These were the 2nd, 8th, and 9th infantry regiments of the Massachusetts Line. The brigade was sometimes referred to as the "Late Learned's Brigade" because Learned had resigned from his command before the brigade moved to Valley Forge and it was some time before his successor was named. Learned himself, therefore, was not at Valley Forge.

Source: Dodd, C., Dodd, J. (1981) List of Classified Structures Reports. Volume VI: Monuments. Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Inscription

CONTINENTAL ARMY
VALLEY FORGE DECEMBER 19 1777 JUNE 18 1778
DeKALB'S DIVISION
MAJOR GENERAL BARON DeKALB
LEARNED'S BRIGADE
BRIG. GENERAL EBENEZER LEARNED
COMMANDING

2nd. Massachusetts Infantry | Col. John Bailey

8th. Massachusetts Infantry | Col. Michael Jackson

9th. Massachusetts Infantry | Col. James Wesson