Chadds Ford Township near West Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Brandywine Final Defense

Chadds Ford Township Pennsylvania

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 2, 2022

1. Battle of Brandywine Final Defense Marker

On the right is southbound Oakland Road.

Inscription. As pacifist Quakers, many Brinton family members abhorred the war that was closing in on their 1704 home. Near here, at dusk, on Sept. 11, 1777, two military actions by the Americans saved their retreat. General Greene's soldiers inflicted heavy casualties on the pursuing Crown Forces while Polish officer Casimir Pulaski led an American calvary charge. These rearguard fights, nightfall, and the Crown Forces' exhaustion halted British pursuit and allowed General Washington and the American Army's retreat to Chester.

Erected by Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution and its color guard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1777.

Location. 39° 53.771′ N, 75° 33.726′ W. Marker is near West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Chadds Ford Township. Marker is on Oakland Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Oakland Rd, West Chester PA 19382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Brinton 1704 House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1704 House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brinton Run Preserve (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Brandywine

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Dilworthtown (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Battlefield Trust (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brandywine (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Brandywine (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 2, 2022

2. Battle of Brandywine Final Defense Marker

White sign in background is also in photo 2 of William Brinton 1704 House entry, and is blocked from view in photo 1 of the entry you are viewing.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.