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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFP6_phoenix-iron-company_Phoenixville-PA.html
Established in 1783 and incorporated in 1855, the Phoenix "works" produced nails, rail, Civil War cannons, weaponry for 20th century wars, and structural steel. Among its well known products were the Griffen Gun, 1861, and the Phoenix Column, 1862…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFNY_timothy-matlack_Phoenixville-PA.html
Revolutionary patriot, state official, and member of Continental Congress, 1780-81. Colonel of a rifle battalion, Philadelphia Associators, 1775-76; served in Battle of Princeton. A founder, Society of Free (or "Fighting") Quakers, 1781. Member, C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OD_to-build-a-redoubt_Phoenixville-PA.html
The earthworks today appear to be giant molehills. But it took complex engineering to construct them. A deep ditch was excavated in front, to slow an attacking enemy. The dirt was heaped into gabions - baskets of interwoven branches. Bundles of br…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM39I_artillery-park_Phoenixville-PA.html
Some redoubts and earthworks went unarmed. Most cannons at Valley Forge were kept in the Artillery Park near the center of the encampment. From here guns could be rushed to the point of attack.
The Artillery Park gave the Americans a flexible d…