Statue of General Friedrich von Steuben — Attraction in Upper Merion Township

He came to America speaking no English, only Prussian and French. He was assigned an officer who spoke French and translated the French to English! It is said the soldiers found it comical how he'd curse at them in Prussian, then French, then the American officer would curse them out in English! But the men learned to respect and trust him. After a winter of learning to load in a sequence and marching in order they came out in the Spring to face the British, a new and much improved Army. He saved the Continental Army and brought an order the the military that lasted for 100 years. He is buried in upstate NY on a plot of land he was given in return for his military service, it's a very solemn spot in the woods, a fitting...

This newlywed renovated plaza features the statue of General Friedrich von Steuben aka the Baron de Steuben who is credited with standardizing military drills and procedures, and creating a unified army out of the militias who camped at Valley Forge. The plaza features a beautiful view and leads to a paved trail through the park. Although there is some signage, this is not a major exhibit so there is not a lot of information to take in, but it's definitely...

We visited von Steuben's statue at Valley Forge on Memorial Day. The statue is in the perfect spot. It's overlooking the Grand Parade Ground where von Steuben trained the Continental Army. He instilled discipline and taught battle tactics during the Army's winter encampment in 1777-78. There are bas relief sculptures on the statue depicting von Steuben drilling the troops and the encampment. There's a bench for visitors to rest and watch hikers in the...