Birmingham Township near West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure

Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 29, 2011

1. Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure Marker

Inscription. Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure For all to protect and preserve as the site of one of the major battles in the colonists’ fight for independence

Erected 1997 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 54.148′ N, 75° 34.702′ W. Marker is near West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Birmingham Township. Marker is at the intersection of South New Street and Birmingham Road, on the right when traveling south on South New Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 S New St, West Chester PA 19382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandy Hollow (about 400 feet away); Where is George Washington? (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Brandywine

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Brandywine (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Battlefield Trust (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 29, 2011

2. Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure Marker

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Treasure Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 29, 2011

3. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Treasure Marker

To the North of this marker is an easy trail, with a parking area, worth the visit.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.