Near Chadds Ford in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christian C. Sanderson

1882-1966

By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008

1. Christian C. Sanderson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washington’s Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands of visitors. Leaving the house in 1922, he stated: ”I hope some day there will be a State Park on the battlefield.”

Erected 1977 by the Christian C. Sanderson Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 39° 52.447′ N, 75° 34.696′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Brandywine Battlefield Park, in front of the Benjamin Ring House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To Honor All Who Served in the Founding, Defense, and Preservation of Our Great Country (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Brandywine (within

Marker in Brandywine Battlefield Park image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008

2. Marker in Brandywine Battlefield Park

shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Those Who Served in the Armed Forces (approx. ¼ mile away); Gideon Gilpin House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.4 miles away); The National Arborist Association (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kuerner Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandywine (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chadds Ford.

Also see . . .
1. Washington's Headquarters. Brandywine Battlefield website. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Brandywine. September 11, 1777 at Brandywine, Pennsylvania. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

3. Wikipedia entry for Christian C. Sanderson. (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Marker at Washington's Headquarters image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008

3. Marker at Washington's Headquarters

The house where Christian C. Sanderson lived for 16 years was used by Gen. George Washington as a headquarters before the September 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine.

Artist Andrew Wyeth dedicating the marker for his friend ~ Christian C. Sanderson image. Click for full size.

Public Domain, 1977

4. Artist Andrew Wyeth dedicating the marker for his friend ~ Christian C. Sanderson

Brandywine Battlefield Park Visitors Center image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2008

5. Brandywine Battlefield Park Visitors Center

As Sanderson had hoped for, his former home is now part of a Pennsylvania State Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,691 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 4. submitted on March 12, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.