East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Delaware Regiment

Battle of Germantown - October 4, 1777

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2009

1. The Delaware Regiment Marker

Inscription. After distinguished service in the Campaign of 1776, Delaware's Continental regiment was formally reorganized in early 1777. Assigned to the division of Major General John Sullivan, the Delaware Regiment was a part of that unit's costly offensive against the British left during the Battle of Germantown. Regimental returns reported three men killed, nine missing and twenty-six wounded, the latter group including the regiment's commander, Colonel David Hall. Others died later as a result of their wounds. Among these was Captain Thomas Holland, a former British Army officer whose military training and experience had contributed so much to the discipline and efficiency of the regiment. The Delaware Regiment continued to serve for the remainder of the Revolution, earning high honors and universal respect while participating in many of the war's major engagements.

Presented in grateful appreciation by the Citizens of the State of Delaware - October 2002

Erected 2002 by Citizens of the State of Delaware.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2002.

Location. 40° 2.811′ N, 75° 10.976′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

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in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. It is at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Cliveden Street, on the right when traveling south on Germantown Avenue. Marker is in front of the flagpole on the grounds of Upsala mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The American Side of the Street (here, next to this marker); Upsala (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Germantown (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgian Architecture (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cliveden Construction Chronology (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Witness Tree (about 500 feet away); Work at Cliveden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Germantown. (Submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Battle of Germantown 1777. Account of the battle from a British perspective from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at Upsala image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

2. Marker at Upsala

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 30, 2009

3. The Delaware Regiment Marker

In front of flagpole; The American Side of the Street marker to rear of pole. Upsala mansion in background.

American Soldiers at the Battle of Germantown image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 5, 2013

4. American Soldiers at the Battle of Germantown

American troops march past the Upsala mansion during the Battle of Germantown reenactment. The marker can be seen near the flag pole on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,693 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.