Pennsbury Township near Chadds Ford in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Light Infantry
The Battle of Brandywine
— September 11, 1777 —
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 10, 2023
1. American Light Infantry Marker
September 11, 1777
Erected 1915 by The Pennsylvania historical commission, and the Chester and Delaware County historical societies.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1777.
Location. 39° 52.471′ N, 75° 37.178′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Pennsbury Township. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 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. The Barns-Brinton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knyphausen's Feint (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Barns-Brinton House (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Barns-Brinton House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Brandywine (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gradient (Maple Tree), 2015 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Miss Gratz, 1984
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Additional commentary.
1. Moved into a barn
When the current owner of the restaurant located near this marker purchased the business recently, this marker was found in a shed at the rear of the property. Some historic minded people were contacted. They did some research and the group had the missing marker returned to its original location.
— Submitted July 11, 2023, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 10, 2023
2. American Light Infantry roadside looking south
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 10, 2023
3. American Light Infantry roadside looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
