Newtown Township near Newtown Square in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Betsy Ross
1752 - 1836
Betsy Ross is best known for making the first American flag. After losing her first husband to the American Revolution in 1776, Mrs. Ross continued to run their upholstery business, making extra income by mending uniforms and making supplies for the Continental Army. She later made flags for Pennsylvania.
This stone cottage was named in recognition of Betsy Ross' support of the American Revolution. The cottage was constructed in 1922 and served as one of the six classrooms and dormitories that housed students of Ellis Cottage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 39° 59.433′ N, 75° 24.587′ W. Marker is near Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Newtown Township. Marker can be reached from Charles Ellis Lane, 0.4 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3815 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square PA 19073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clara Harlowe Barton (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Fry (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisa May Alcott (about 500 feet away, measured
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