West Oak Lane in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In The Battle of Germantown
October 4, 1777
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2019
1. The Battle of Germantown Marker
under General Greene
moved down Limekiln Pike.
The first opposition encountered
was west of this spot
when a conflict occurred
with a regiment of
British light infantry.
Tablet erected 1928 by the Citizens of
Germantown and vicinity
Erected 1928 by Citizens of Germantown and Vicinity.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1777.
Location. 40° 3.517′ N, 75° 9.191′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in West Oak Lane. It can be reached from the intersection of Limekiln Pike and Haines Street (69th Avenue). Marker is located within the Philadelphia National Cemetery grounds, on the left-hand side after entering through the main gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6909 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia PA 19138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A National Cemetery System (here, next to this marker); Address by President Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Mexican-American War Monument
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Philadelphia National Cemetery
Also see . . . Battle of Germantown. The tide of the battle turned when the last column, commanded by General Nathanael Greene, entered the fray. By the time it reached the British camp, the field was obscured by a thick fog and gun smoke, and Sullivans column had already pushed well into the British camp. The two American columns stumbled into each other and, unable to make visual contact, fired upon each other. By the time the two columns realized what had happened, they faced a punishing counterassault from the British that drove them from the field. (Submitted on July 14, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2019
2. The Battle of Germantown Marker
(wide view south side of cemetery in background)
(wide view south side of cemetery in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on July 14, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
