Chadds Ford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chadds Ford Barn Shops
About Us
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2023
1. Chadds Ford Barn Shops Marker
The Barn Shops were a project by Hank Smedley, who loved to create. He worked with talented artists and friends to create memorable experiences that would stand the test of time. Later in life, he went on to build Radley Run and Loch Nairn golf courses, among others.
While some of our buildings are original (such as the historic Darlington home), others were moved from other areas in Chadds Ford to protect them from demolition. That's how our “village” was created.
Back in the 70s and early 80s, tour buses would bring hundreds of people to shop with us on the weekends. We have always offered friendly artisan shopping on the way to Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, and Winterthur.
The Barn Shops are a valuable part of Chadds Ford history and we are excited to share this special place with a new generation. Currently home to about a dozen community, art, and wellness based businesses, we have a special inclusive and collaborative energy that people feel when they visit.
We work with our friends at the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
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Erected by Chadds Ford Barn Shops.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 39° 52.365′ N, 75° 35.388′ W. Marker is in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Chadds Ford Township. Marker is at the intersection of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) and Creek Road, on the left when traveling west on Baltimore Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Brandywine (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chads Springhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Chad's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chadds Ford Historical Society (approx. 0.2 miles away); R. B. Monument, 2004 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gradient (Maple Tree), 2015 (approx. ¼ mile away); Miss Gratz, 1984 (approx. ¼ mile away); Helen, 1989 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chadds Ford.
Also see . . . Meet the Local Family Breathing New Life into the Chadds Ford Barn Shops
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2023
2. Chadds Ford Barn Shops Marker
Once a popular stopover for visitors heading to Longwood Gardens, fast-moving traffic, changing shop configurations and other factors led to its decline. “At one time, we had so many businesses here, we had bus tours,” recalls Barbara Moore, owner of the namesake studio in the Chadds Ford Barn Shops. “It was that busy of a place.”(Submitted on June 20, 2023.)
At one point, there were some 18 businesses. Today, there are about a dozen, including a yoga studio, a spa and a florist. Brant hopes to bring some of that buzz and bustle back, though her real focus is on creating a valued community space for residents. “We randomly saw it [was for sale] and just knew this was our family’s calling to create this space for everybody,” says Brant. “Chadds Ford has been really missing that for a long time.”
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2023
3. The Darlington Home, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Now one of the shops of the Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2023
4. Chadds Ford Barn Shops Marker – View from Lower Parking Lot
This historical marker is in the kiosk on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
