Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Germantown Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
1. Battle of Germantown Marker
to the President
of Congress
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Upon the whole it may be said that the day was unfortunate rather than injurious. We sustained no material loss +++++ The enemy are nothing the better by the event & our troops, who are not in the least dispirited by it, have gained what all young troops gain by being in actions.
From Camp near Pennypacker’s Mills 5th October 1777
[ Rear of Monument : ]
Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in commemoration of the Battle of Germantown, fought October 4th, 1777
Erected by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1777.
Location. 40° 2.175′ N, 75° 10.554′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Germantown. Marker is on Germantown Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Vernon Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5712 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landing of the German Colonists (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Trower (within shouting distance of this marker); Delplaine House
this page online
More about this monument. The bottom of the rear marker on the monument contains a map showing the positions of British before the battle and times of advance of American troops.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
2. Battle of Germantown Rear Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
3. Closeup of Battle Map
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
4. Battle of Germantown Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
5. Battle of Germantown Monument (Rear View)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011
6. Monument in Vernon Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 5, 2013
7. Battle of Germantown
British and American troops clash at the Chew Mansion during the Battle of Germantown reenactment.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 7, 2017
8. Battle of Germantown Monument
An "art" project has completely covered the Battle of Germantown Monument with a reflective surface. None of the monument is currently visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,544 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on October 8, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
