Pennsbury Township near Chadds Ford in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Knyphausen's Feint
Photographed By Keith S Smith, August 30, 2021
1. Knyphausen's Feint Marker
The 1714 Barns-Brinton House witnessed the beginning actions of the Battle of Brandywine with the first shots fired west of this location. On Sept. 11, 1777, early morning, General Knyphausen's Crown Force column marched east on the c.1743 Great Nottingham Road, today's Baltimore Pike, creating a feint at General Washington's defense along the Brandywine Creek. The American advanced guard under General Maxwell fought a series of skirmishes with Knyphausen's column as they advanced. These skirmishes led to the major combat that took place later in the day.
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° 52.427′ N, 75° 37.537′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Pennsbury Township. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 630 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Barns-Brinton House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Barns-Brinton House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Barns-Brinton House
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Photographed By Keith S Smith, August 30, 2021
2. Knyphausen's Feint Marker
Photographed By Keith S Smith, August 30, 2021
3. Knyphausen's Feint Marker
Photographed By Keith S Smith, May 22, 2022
4. Knyphausen's Feint Marker
Dedication Ceremony - May 22, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
