Where was the Marine Corps originally created?

The Marine Corps was originally created at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 10, 1775. This location is significant as it marks the birthplace of the Continental Marines, which were established by the Second Continental Congress to serve as a naval infantry force in the fight against British forces during the American Revolutionary War. Tun Tavern, a popular gathering place, became a recruiting station where the first Marines were enlisted.

The other locations mentioned do not relate to the founding of the Marine Corps. Fort Knox is known for its gold depository and military training but is unrelated to the Corps' inception. The Old North Church, while historically significant in the American Revolution for the "one if by land, two if by sea" signal, had no connection to the establishment of the Marines. Valley Forge is associated with the winter encampment of George Washington's Continental Army and is significant in military history but not directly linked to the foundation of the Marine Corps.