National Register of Historic Places

Washington's Headquarters

Washington's Headquarters is a historic place in Valley Forge State Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001655.

Valley Forge State Park, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaListed February 11, 1973NRIS #73001655★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Washington's Headquarters?

Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge, also known as the Isaac Potts House, is a historic house that served as General George Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War. The building, which still stands, is one of the centerpieces of Valley Forge National Historical Park in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

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Listing details

Name
Washington's Headquarters
City
Valley Forge State Park
County
Montgomery County
Listed on the National Register
February 11, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001655
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.10179, -75.46121
When was Washington's Headquarters listed on the National Register?

Washington's Headquarters was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1973.

Where is Washington's Headquarters located?

Washington's Headquarters is located in Valley Forge State Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.10179, -75.46121. See the map above.

Is Washington's Headquarters a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Washington's Headquarters is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.