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Christian C. Sanderson
1882-1966
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By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Christian C. Sanderson Marker | | |
Inscription. More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washington’s Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands of visitors. Leaving the house in 1922, he stated: ”I hope some day there will be a State Park on the battlefield.”
Erected 1977 by the Christian C. Sanderson Museum.
Location. 39° 52.447′ N, 75° 34.696′ W. Marker is in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is located in Brandywine Battlefield Park, in front of the Benjamin Ring House. Marker is in this post office area: Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Brandywine (within shouting distance of this marker); Gideon Gilpin House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.4 miles away); The National Arborist Association (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lafayette’s Headquarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandywine (approx. half a mile away); John Chads House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chadds Ford.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker in Brandywine Battlefield Park | | |
Also see . . .
1. Washington's Headquarters. Brandywine Battlefield website. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Brandywine. September 11, 1777 at Brandywine, Pennsylvania. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
3. Wikipedia entry for Christian C. Sanderson. (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
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By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Marker at Washington's Headquarters | | The house where Christian C. Sanderson lived for 16 years was used by Gen. George Washington as a headquarters before the September 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Brandywine Battlefield Park Visitors Center | | As Sanderson had hoped for, his former home is now part of a Pennsylvania State Park. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 701 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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