Near Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Cooch's Bridge
Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008
1. Battle of Cooch's Bridge Plaque
American light infantry and cavalry under General William Maxwell encountered advance guard of British and Hessian troops under Generals Howe, Cornwallis and Knyphausen in this vicinity September 3, 1777. American troops were expert marksmen drafted by General Washington from the several brigades of his army then encamped near Wilmington. Only battle of American Revolution on Delaware soil and claimed to have been the first in which the Stars and Stripes were carried.Erected 1901 by Patriotic Societies and citizens of the State of Delaware; inscription revised by Historic Markers Commission (1932). (Marker Number NC-A7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1777.
Location. 39° 38.391′ N, 75° 44.203′ W. Marker is near Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 12, 2019
2. Battle of Cooch's Bridge Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hundreds of Delaware (approx. ¼ mile away); Enjoy the Pencader Area Today (approx. ¼ mile away); Your Gateway to Pencader Heritage (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Iron Ore Mining (approx. ¼ mile away); American Position (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware's Field of Valor (approx. ¼ mile away); Geology (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
More about this marker. There are comments somewhere on line regarding marker numbering systems, and I am leaving "NC-A7" in for that reason although I cannot find that designation on this marker.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008
3. Battle of Cooch's Bridge Monument
Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008
4. Cooch's Bridge
Photographed By William Pfingsten, July 29, 2008
5. Plaque on Cooch's Bridge
No. 336
Over Christiana Creet
Levy Court
New Castle County, Del.
1922
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,344 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
