Near Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Philadelphia Campaign

Battle of Cooch's Bridge

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008

1. The Philadelphia Campaign Marker

Inscription. In August 1777, British forces under the command of General William Howe landed at the Head of Maryland's Elk River. Their goal was the capture of Philadelphia, the capital of the young republic. On September 3, advancing troops were engaged by an American force under the command of General William Maxwell near Cooch's Bridge. In a clash which cost each side as many as forty casualties, the Americans successfully delayed the British before withdrawing to join the main army. Despite subsequent defeats at Brandywine and Germantown, and enemy occupation of the capital, the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777 marked a turning point in the American Revolution. By enduring their losses and continuing to fight, the Americans exacted a heavy toll on the British while gaining valuable experience and confidence in their cause.

Erected 2008 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-182.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1951.

Location. 39° 38.465′ N, 75° 43.945′ W.

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Marker is near Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on Dayett Mills Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pencader Heritage Museum (here, next to this marker); Geology (here, next to this marker); Enjoy the Pencader Area Today (here, next to this marker); Delaware's Field of Valor (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge (here, next to this marker); In the Beginning … (here, next to this marker); Your Gateway to Pencader Heritage (here, next to this marker);

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 12, 2019

2. The Philadelphia Campaign Marker

Mason Dixon Line & the Boundaries of Delaware (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Cooch's Bridge (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Historic Iron Ore Mining (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Iron Hill School #112C (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 12, 2019

3. The Philadelphia Campaign Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,439 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.