Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The March Through Pencader
A Fight for Freedom
The Philadelphia Campaign was so-named since the city was the British destination when they sailed from New York, landing 17,000 troops near Elkton, Maryland. Colonial sharpshooters engaged the British in a delaying action at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge September 3, 1777.
Campaign maps-Sean Moir
Erected by Pencader Heritage Area Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1777.
Location. 39° 36.497′ N, 75° 44.171′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) east of South College Avenue (Delaware Route 896), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark DE 19702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Cooch's Bridge (here, next to this marker); In the Beginning … (here, next to this marker); Exploring the Past of Pencader Hundred (here, next to this marker); New Castle Frenchtown Railroad (here, next to this marker); Lenni Lenape (here, next to this marker); Historic Iron Ore Mining (approx.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 30, 2023
2. Markers on the grounds of Glasgow Regional Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
