Malvern in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Paoli
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
1. Front of the Paoli Monument
Sacred to the memory of the patriots who on this spot fell a sacrifice to British barbarity during the struggle for American Independence on the night of the 20th September 1777.
Left Side of Monument:
The atrocious massacre which this stone commemorates was perpetrated by British troops under the immediate command of Major General Grey.
Back of Monument:
Erected by the citizens of Chester and Delaware counties September 20, 1877, being the centennial anniversary of the Paoli Massacre.
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The other inscriptions on this monument are copied from the memorial stone formerly standing here which was erected by the Republican Artillerists and other citizens of Chester County September 20, 1817.
Right Side of Monument:
Here repose the remains of fifty three American soldiers who were victims of cold blooded cruelty in the well known massacre at Paoli while under the command of Genl. Anthony Wayne an officer whose military conduct, bravery and humanity are equally conspicuous throughout the Revolutionary War.
Erected 1877 by Citizens of Chester and Delaware Counties.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites
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Location. 40° 1.774′ N, 75° 31.15′ W. Marker is in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on Monument Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the Paoli Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Malvern PA 19355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to the American Veteran (a few steps from this marker); Malvern World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Paoli Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Malvern Memorial Parade (a few steps from this marker); Malvern Area World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); “Remember Paoli!” (within shouting distance of this marker); "We bury’d our Dead next day in the field of Battle, All kill’d by the sword and Bayonet." (within shouting distance of this marker); Paoli Massacre Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malvern.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking trail of the Paoli Battlefield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
2. Left Side of Monument
Also see . . .
1. Background to the Battle of Paoli. Paoli Battlefield website. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Paoli (Massacre) September 21, 1777 at Malvern, Pennsylvania. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Paoli also known as the Paoli Massacre. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
3. Back of the Paoli Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
4. Right of the Paoli Monument
Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 10, 2020
5. Paoli Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
6. Paoli Monument
This monuments commemorates the American soldiers, under Gen. Anthony Wayne, that were killed on the night of September 20, 1777 in a surprise British attack.
circa 1920
7. Paoli Monument, Malvern, Pa.
This postcard view shows the 1877 Paoli Monument prior to its relocation to outside the burial site.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008
8. Original Paoli Monument
This monument, the second oldest war memorial in the United States, was erected in 1817 to commemorate the victims of the Paoli Massacre. It was replaced in 1877 by the above monument. It is located a short distance from the new monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,526 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 3, 2015. 8. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
