| Washington Memorial Chapel | |
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  Washington Memorial Chapel Location within Pennsylvania  Washington Memorial Chapel Washington Memorial Chapel (the United States) | |
| 40°06′16.3″N 75°26′16.6″W / 40.104528°N 75.437944°W | |
| Location | Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Website | wmchapel |
Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historical Park is a national memorial dedicated to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.[1] The church was inspired by a sermon preached by Anglican minister Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk, founder and first rector of the parish.[2] The building was designed by architect Milton B. Medary.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2017,[4] and is undergoing an active restoration campaign.[5][6]
It is located in Upper Merion Township.[7]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
ushistory.orgwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Treese, Lorett (1995). "A Struggle for Growth and Professionalism at the Washington Memorial". Valley Forge: Making and Remaking a National Symbol. The Pennsylvania State University Press. Retrieved November 4, 2006.
- ^ "Washington Memorial Chapel & Bell Tower". Philadelphia Architects and Buildings. Retrieved November 4, 2006.
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Program: Weekly List, May 12, 2017 (week of 5/01/17 through 5/05/17), SG100000943, Listed 5/1/2017.[1]
- ^ "Washington Memorial Chapel". August 16, 2012.
- ^ McCullough, Brian (August 28, 2021). "West Chester architect helps restore Valley Forge chapel". Daily Local News. West Chester, Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Township Zoning Map". Upper Merion Township. September 2, 2019. // Compare with "Valley Forge National Historic Park Map" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved September 2, 2019.