| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Battle of Brandywine |
| | On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian troops under Howe. — Map (db m8277) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Battle of Brandywine |
| | The center of the American line, Wayne commanding, was near Chadds Ford and faced west. In late afternoon as Cornwallis was making the main assault on the American right wing, 3 miles north, Knyphausen's division of British and Hessians crossed Brandywine Creek, attacked Wayne and forced him to retreat. — Map (db m8279) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Casimir Pulaski |
| | Polish volunteer, commanded cavalry detachment helping to cover Washington's retreat from Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777. As brigadier general, served Sept. 1777 - March 1778 as first overall commander of the Continental Army's cavalry. He was mortally wounded at the siege of Savannah, Oct. 9, 1779. — Map (db m8278) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Christian C. Sanderson — 1882-1966 |
| | 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 in 1977 by the Christian C. Sanderson Museum — Map (db m13801) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Gideon Gilpin House |
| | At the time of the battle [of Brandywine], Gideon Gilpin, a Quaker farmer, lived here with his wife and six children. Gideon Gilpin owned 130 acres of farm land. After the battle, foraging soldiers plundered the property. The claim of losses filed by Gilpin included 10 “milch” cows, a yoke of oxen, 48 sheep, 28 swine, 12 tons of hay, 230 bushels of wheat, 50 pounds of bacon, a history book, and a gun. With the farm devastated and unsustainable, Gilpin converted his home into a . . . — Map (db m13786) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Lafayette’s Headquarters |
| | Sept. 10th and 11th 1777 -------------------- Delaware County Historical Society Sept. 10th 1910 — Map (db m13367) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — The Barnes-Brinton House |
| | Welcome to the Barnes-Brinton House, built in 1714 by William Barnes for use as a tavern and private home. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in 1969, and has authentically restored it and furnished it as a country tavern. In 1714, blacksmith Barnes built a house on “Ye Great Road to Nottingham,” then a major highway between Philadelphia and Maryland. The spacious brick building was well suited to its use as a tavern – with a private . . . — Map (db m13802) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — The National Arborist Association |
| | and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution. — Map (db m8280) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chadds Ford — Washington’s Headquarters — (The Benjamin Ring House) |
| | On the eve of the Battle of Brandywine Washington established his headquarters in the farmhouse of Benjamin Ring, a Quaker farmer and miller. The house stood within easy access of Chadds Ford where the British were expected to cross the river. Washington held a council of war with his generals in the Ring house on September 9th to plan his strategy. During the 20th century, the house fell into disrepair, and it was extremely damaged by fire in the early 1930’s. Today, visitors tour the . . . — Map (db m13781) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Chester Fire Department — Roll of Honor |
| | In appreciation of loyal service rendered in the World War Franklin Fire Company Hanley Hose Company Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company Good Will Fire Company Felton Fire Company — Map (db m14950) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Christofer Columbus — The Great Navigator |
| | Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and vicinity. — Map (db m14783) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Colonial Courthouse |
| | Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S. — Map (db m14949) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Delaware County Where Pennsylvania Began |
| | Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame of government honored in history. Delaware County is the site of the first Supreme Court and the first Capital of Pennsylvania. — Map (db m14957) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — First Friends Meeting |
| | Here in 1675, William Edmundson convened the first recorded meeting for worship of Friends (Quakers) within present Pennsylvania. This was at the home of Robert Wade, who in 1682 greeted William Penn upon his arrival in Chester. — Map (db m4091) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — John Morton |
| | Top Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence 1724 - 1777 Center Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. Bottom Plaque John Morton 1724-1777 Signer Declaration of Independence Dedicated by Delaware County Chapter DAR 1976 — Map (db m14781) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929 - 1968) |
| | King lived three years in this community and ministered under the mentorship of J. Pius Barbour. He graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary, 1951. A leader of the 1963 March on Washington, King won a Nobel Peace Prize, 1964. — Map (db m14784) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Old Swedish Burial Ground |
| | Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. — Map (db m14768) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Penn Landing |
| | Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south. — Map (db m14961) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company |
| | During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and th T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun built over 250 WWII tankers, 40% of those built in the world, and repaired over 1,500 war-damaged ships. Established by the Pew family, it was located at this site from 1016 to 1982. — Map (db m14766) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Swedish Colonists |
| | This Tablet Commemorates The Swedish Colonists Who Settled This Area In 1641 Dedicated by Princess Christina June 12, 1965 — Map (db m14951) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Viet Nam |
| | In memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in Viet Nam — Map (db m14953) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — Washington House |
| | Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952. — Map (db m14955) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Chester — William Penn — 1644 - 1718 |
| | First lodged in America in "Essex House" on this site October 28, 1682 the guest of Robert Wade Here the earliest Quaker settler on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp," from the earlier occupant, Armecot, widow of Johan Papegoia, Vice Governor of New Sweden, 1653-1654 succeeding to ownership from her father, Johan Printz, the Swedish first Governor, 1643-1653, in present Pennsylvania. — Map (db m14967) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — Governor Printz Park |
| | Site of the first permanent settlement in present Pennsylvania in 1643, and of the Swedish Capitol, the Printzhof. — Map (db m14760) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — Johan Printz |
| | Governor of New Sweden 1643 - - - 1653 Printz founded here the first permanent European settlement. Built the first Capitol, church, law court. His instructions from Queen Christina became the first constitution and his coat of arms the first legal seal in what is now Pennsylvania. He was a superior governor, decisive, far seeing and just. — Map (db m14764) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — Lazaretto Quarantine Station |
| | A rare surviving example of a quarantine station, the Lazaretto was the introduction to America for many immigrants. Established in 1799 in reaction to a yellow fever epidemic, it operated until 1893 to inspect cargo and passengers for infectious diseases. Affected cargo was fumigated or destroyed and ill passengers were hospitalized and quarantined until recovery or death. The cemetery was here and original structures remain nearby. — Map (db m14759) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — New Sweden |
| | In 1643 the colony's Governor, Johan Printz, established its capital here on Tinicum Island. Earlier, in 1638, New Sweden had been founded at the site of present Wilmington. Although the colony was captured by the Dutch in 1655, many Swedish and Finnish settlers remained. This was the region's first permanent European settlement, some four decades before William Penn's 1681 founding of Pennsylvania. — Map (db m14762) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — Tinicum |
| | First permanent settlement in present-day Pennsylvania, founded 1643 by Col. Johan Printz, governor of New Sweden. Seized by the Dutch in 1655, and by the English in 1664. — Map (db m14946) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Essington — Tinicum Township — World War II — 1941 - 1945 |
| | Forever Honored
C. L. Beale • J. A. Kiszonas A. R. Bothner • J. P. Lawson A. Burnett • E. F. Oxner D.F.Fox • T. Pritula W. F. Gumen • J. E. Sission, Jr. E. S. Horodynski • R. S. Smith L. F. James, Jr. • L. D. Surplus S. W. Walz — Map (db m14947) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Marcus Hook — James B. ‘Mickey’ Vernon |
| | Born Marcus Hook, Pa. April 22, 1918 U. S. Navy Veteran Two-Time American League Batting Champion 1946 • .353 1953 • .337 Played in Major leagues in Four Decades Seven-time American League All-Star Lifetime BA of .286 2,495 Hits .... 1,311 RBIs Role Model...Mentor...Great Guy A Gentleman's Gentleman — Map (db m14976) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Marcus Hook — Marcus Hook |
| | First port of call for Philadelphia shipping. First settled by Swedes, it was named by the Dutch, 1655-64, Marreties Hoeck. — Map (db m14973) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Marcus Hook — Marcus Hook World War II Veterans |
| | Erected by the citizens of Marcus Hook in memory of and in honor of the heroic men and women as a tribute to the self sacrifice they displayed in our country's service in World War II 1941- 1945 (List of Names) — Map (db m14974) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Ridley Park — John Morton |
| | Site of the birthplace of John Morton (1724-1777) signer of the Declaration of Independence. As delegate to the Continental Congress, his ballot, with that of Franklin and James Wilson, committed Pennsylvania to the cause of independence by one vote. — Map (db m14948) |
| Pennsylvania (Delaware County), Upland — Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929-1968) |
| | Minister & civil rights leader. Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1964. At Crozer Theological Seminary here, earned his Bachelor of Divinity, 1951. King's three years at Crozer were a key period in shaping his philosophy of nonviolent social change. — Map (db m14970) |
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