Malvern in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Remember Paoli!”
The Grounds also hosted three day encampments to train and drill troops should they be called to battle. In the 1840’s in preparation for the Mexican War, there was a calling to all volunteer corps of the state. During the late 1850’s in the growing hostilities preceding the Civil War there was a request signed at the close of the annual parade to appoint the Grounds a Camp of Instruction at Paoli for all of eastern Pennsylvania. During the 1860’s the sterner realities of war broke up the ceremonies and the Grounds fell into disrepair.
In 1869 three citizen soldiers were appointed by the court to take charge of the Paoli Parade Ground. There were no longer any volunteer organizations in the county and the land was still deeded solely to the military. These men began the work of raising funds to restore the monument and the grounds to their former glory and keep the memory of those slain soldiers alive. This group evolved over the years to become known as the Paoli Monument Committee – Committee of Minutemen (today, the Paoli Memorial Association). On September 20, 1877 there was a centennial celebration on these sacred grounds. A new monument, the 1877 (Centennial) Monument, was dedicated on this site that year and September 20 was restored as a day of remembrance for those soldiers who bled and died here. The Grounds were again a place pf honor, and once again people gathered to “Remember Paoli!”.
Additional monuments have been dedicated at the Parade Grounds to honor the veterans of World War I (The Great War) and World War II.
Erected by Paoli Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1774.
Location. 40° 1.785′ N, 75° 31.136′ 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. 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); Malvern Area World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); This Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Malvern Memorial Parade (within shouting distance of this marker); Paoli Massacre Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the American Veteran (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Site Map (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malvern.
More about this marker. The marker is dominated by a painting of people gathered around the 1817 and 1877 monuments. A photograph of the 1877 monument, provided by Donna D. Lovely, also appears on the marker.
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.
Also see . . . The Battle of Paoli (Massacre) September 21, 1777 at Malvern, Pennsylvania. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,914 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.