Kennett Township near Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Brandywine

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 8, 2006

1. Battle of Brandywine Marker

Inscription. On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian troops under Howe.

Erected 1952 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1777.

Location. 39° 51.491′ N, 75° 41.389′ W. Marker is near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Kennett Township. Marker is on East Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles east of McFarlan Road, on the right when traveling east. Located at the merge of the Kennett Square By-pass. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennett Square PA 19348, 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. A different marker also named Battle of Brandywine (here, next to this marker); Longwood's Carillon (approx. one mile away); Historic Pumphouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); State Fencibles of Philadelphia Campsite (approx. 1.1 miles away); Longwood Progressive Quaker Meeting House

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Indian Hannah Birthplace (approx. 1.2 miles away); American Elm (approx. 1.2 miles away); Flower Garden Walk (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennett Square.

Also see . . .
1. War Times Journal: The Battle of Brandywine. (Submitted on August 15, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.)
2. Battle of Brandywine - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Battle of Brandywine Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Battle of Brandywine Markers

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 13, 2022

3. Battle of Brandywine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 2,120 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 15, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.