Kennett Township near Longwood in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peirce's Woods
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
In 1906, Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased the property to preserve the trees. Although Peirce's Park and Woods have been overshadowed by the magnificent gardens, fountains, and Conservatory, the trees remain the reason Longwood Gardens exists.
Today, Peirce's Woods has been developed as an art-form garden. Various "rooms" have been created within the woods with emphasis on native deciduous azaleas. The long azalea bloom period and wonderful fragrance are a highlight from early spring to summer. Throughout the year, visitors will find a feast for the senses: sumptuous fragrances, dazzling colors, exciting textures, and impressive vistas.
To learn more about Longwood's history, visit the Heritage Exhibit in the Peirce-du Pont House.
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 39° 52.426′ N, 75° 40.315′ W. Marker is near Longwood, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Kennett Township. Marker can be reached from Longwood Road. Marker is on the grounds of Longwood Gardens, east of the Peirce-du Pont House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Peirce's Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); Peirce's Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Italian Water Garden (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Italian Water Garden (about 600 feet away); The Peirce - du Pont House (about 700 feet away); Open Air Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flower Garden Walk (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Elm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longwood.
Also see . . . Longwood Gardens. (Submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on October 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.