Valley Forge, York County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Valley Forge is a small village located in the southwestern part of Springettsbury Township in York County, Pennsylvania. It's found just northeast of the city of York, close to where U.S. Route 30 meets North Sherman Street. You might know that the Harley-Davidson factory in York is often said to be in Valley Forge.
Understanding the Two Valley Forges
Did you know there are actually two places named Valley Forge in Pennsylvania? This can be a bit confusing! The Valley Forge we are talking about here is in York County.
The other Valley Forge is about 70 miles (113 km) to the east, in Montgomery County. This other village is famous for a very important event in American history. It was the winter home for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. This was a tough time for the soldiers, but it was a key moment in the fight for American independence.
During that same winter, the Continental Congress (the group of leaders who were governing the new country) was meeting in York, which is very close to this Valley Forge. Because of this, people sometimes get the two places mixed up. The Valley Forge in Montgomery County is also a major landmark used on Interstate 76 highway signs.
Valley Forge is located at 39°59′00″N 76°42′31″W / 39.98333°N 76.70861°W.
