Pencader Hundred near Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The March Through Pencader
A Fight for Freedom
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 12, 2019
1. The March Through Pencader A Fight for Freedom Marker
Troop Maneuvers
in Delaware and Maryland
August 25-September 10, 1777 (as shown on the map)
The Philadelphia Campaign was so-named since the city was the British destination when they sailed from New York, landing 17,000 troops near Elkton, Maryland. Colonial sharpshooters engaged the British in a delaying action at the Battle of Coochs Bridge September 3, 1777.
Historical research-Wade Catts
Campaign maps-Sean Moir
Erected by Pencader Heritage Area Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 39° 36.463′ N, 75° 43.611′ W. Marker is near Glasgow, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Pencader Hundred. It is on Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40). The marker is located in Glasgow Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark DE 19702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mason Dixon Line & the Boundaries of Delaware (here, next to this marker); Exploring the Past of Pencader Hundred (here, next to this marker); The Hundreds of Delaware (here, next to this marker); Historic Iron Ore Mining (a few steps from this marker); In the Beginning (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The March Through Pencader (approx. half a mile away); The Battle of Cooch's Bridge (approx. half a mile away); New Castle Frenchtown Railroad (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glasgow.
Other markers no longer nearby. Delaware Militia (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Marquis de Lafayette (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 8, 2019
2. The March Through Pencader A Fight for Freedom Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 8, 2019
3. The March Through Pencader A Fight for Freedom Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 8, 2019
4. The March Through Pencader A Fight for Freedom Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
