Muhlenberg's Brigade Monument

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

NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha

Quick Facts

Location:

Located on the north side of North Outer Line Drive near Redoubt 2 and before Stop 2 on the Driving Tour

Significance:

Marks the encampment location of Muhlenberg's Brigade.

Designation:

Brigade Monument

Amenities

3 listed

Cellular Signal, Information, Pets Allowed

Monument Description

This monument, donated by the Valley Forge Park Commission under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1908, marks the location of the encampment of General Muhlenberg's troops. General John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania commanded a brigade in General Greene's Division made up exclusively of regiments from Virginia with the exception of the "German Regiment" composed of Pennsylvania German rank and file. This regiment was distinct for its primary use of the German language.

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
GREENE'S DIVISION
MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL GREENE
MUHLENBERG'S BRIGADE
BRIG. GENERAL J. PETER G. MUHLENBERG
COMMANDING

"German Regiment" Pennsylvania Line | Lieut. Col. Lewis Weltner | (Raised July 12 1776 - Mustered out January 1781)

1st Regiment Virginia Infantry | Colonel Richard Parker

5th Regiment Virginia Infantry | Colonel Abraham Buford

9th Regiment Virginia Infantry | Lieut. Col. Burgess Ball

13th Regiment Virginia Infantry

Virginia State Regiment of Infantry | Colonel George Gibson