West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

American Battlefield Trust

Preserving America's Hallowed Ground - Forever

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

1. American Battlefield Trust Marker

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The American Battlefield Trust is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization devoted to saving the hallowed battlegrounds of America's first 100 years.

Since its founding in 1987, the American Battlefield Trust has protected more than 50,000 acres of historic battlefield land, including the beautiful site you are visiting today.

Thanks to the American Battlefield Trust and its supporters, this land has been set aside forever as a place of quiet contemplation and remembrance -- where ordinary Americans performed extraordinary deeds.

In addition to saving historic land, the American Battlefield Trust seeks to inspire interest in our nation's past and inform our fellow citizens about the vital role these battlefields played in the American story.

Please join the fight to save America's hallowed battlegrounds. To learn more, visit us online at www.battlefields.org . Thank you for your help!

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

2. American Battlefield Trust Marker

That is eastbound Birmingham Road heading into the background.

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historic property is preserved thanks in part to a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, American Battlefield Protection Program. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 39° 53.958′ N, 75° 34.336′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on Birmingham Road, 0.2 miles east of S. New Street, on the right when traveling east. It is off south side of Birmingham Road between that road's end (at Old Wilmington Pike) and the junction where southbound New Street splits off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Brandywine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Brandywine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dilworthtown (approx. ¼ mile away); Brinton Run Preserve (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure

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

3. American Battlefield Trust Marker

Facing west.

(approx. 0.4 miles away); William Darlington Birthplace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (approx. half a mile away); Sandy Hollow (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.