Valley Forge - Knox Quarters

A Brief History: Knox Quarters is located in Valley Forge National Historic Park in Pennsylvania. Also known as the John Brown Farm, this is the location where Brigadier General Henry Knox set up his encampment during the Revolutionary war. Knox was George Washington’s artillery chief during that time and the farm was located a short distance upstream from Washington’s headquarters in Valley Forge. In 1776, Knox was able to transport 59 captured British cannons more than 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga New York to Boston during the winter that allowed American forces to successfully siege the British occupied city. He also showed off his skills as a commander in Valley Forge when he successfully organized and safeguarded the area from British attack during the winter. He went on to be invaluable during the battle of Yorktown where his artillery units shattered the formations of the British troops as well as several fortifications leading to the eventual victory of the American forces. When George Washington retired Henry Knox was personally selected by Washington to become the first secretary of war.

Haunted History: Many visitors have reported apparitions of soldiers, as well as whispering. There have also been claims of the sounds of cats meowing even though no cats live in the building. There was also a report of a blob-like figure rising up and charging toward people. Several of Knox’s children and Mother allegedly died very close together and can be heard wandering the building as well.