East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Delaware Regiment
Battle of Germantown - October 4, 1777
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2009
1. The Delaware Regiment Marker
Inscription.
The Delaware Regiment. Battle of Germantown - October 4, 1777. After distinguished service in the Campaign of 1776, Delaware's Continental regiment was formally reorganized in early 1777. Assigned to the division of Major General John Sullivan, the Delaware Regiment was a part of that unit's costly offensive against the British left during the Battle of Germantown. Regimental returns reported three men killed, nine missing and twenty-six wounded, the latter group including the regiment's commander, Colonel David Hall. Others died later as a result of their wounds. Among these was Captain Thomas Holland, a former British Army officer whose military training and experience had contributed so much to the discipline and efficiency of the regiment. The Delaware Regiment continued to serve for the remainder of the Revolution, earning high honors and universal respect while participating in many of the war's major engagements., Presented in grateful appreciation by the Citizens of the State of Delaware - October 2002
After distinguished service in the Campaign of 1776, Delaware's Continental regiment was formally reorganized in early 1777. Assigned to the division
of Major General John Sullivan, the Delaware Regiment was a part of that unit's costly offensive against the British left during the Battle of Germantown.
Regimental returns reported three men killed, nine missing and twenty-six wounded, the latter group including the regiment's commander, Colonel David
Hall. Others died later as a result of their wounds. Among these was Captain Thomas Holland, a former British Army officer whose military training and experience had contributed so much to the discipline and efficiency of the regiment. The Delaware Regiment continued to serve for the remainder of the Revolution, earning high honors and universal respect while participating in many of the war's major engagements.
Presented in grateful appreciation by the Citizens of the State of Delaware - October 2002
Erected 2002 by Citizens of the State of Delaware.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2002.
Location. 40° 2.811′ N, 75° 10.976′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
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in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. Marker is at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Cliveden Street, on the right when traveling south on Germantown Avenue. Marker is in front of the flagpole on the grounds of Upsala mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. The Battle of Germantown. (Submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 2. The Battle of Germantown 1777. Account of the battle from a British perspective from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
2. Marker at Upsala
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2009
3. The Delaware Regiment Marker
In front of flagpole; The American Side of the Street marker to rear of pole. Upsala mansion in background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 5, 2013
4. American Soldiers at the Battle of Germantown
American troops march past the Upsala mansion during the Battle of Germantown reenactment. The marker can be seen near the flag pole on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.