Woodcreek near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
1. Site of General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove Marker
Inscription.
Site of General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove. . On September 8, 1777, General George Washington and his Continentals were pursuing British forces heading north along Limestone Road to seize Philadelphia following the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. General George Weedon advanced his Continental brigade to a hillside east of Mill Creek at what is now known as Spring Grove. British forces advanced to the hillside west of Mill Creek where a skirmish broke out and gunfire was exchanged. The foray aided General Washington in making strategical adjustments that enabled his forces to reach Chadds Ford in time to create defensive positions in preparation for the Battle of Brandywine on September 11.
On September 8, 1777, General George Washington and his Continentals were pursuing British forces heading north along Limestone Road to seize Philadelphia following the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. General George Weedon advanced his Continental brigade to a hillside east of Mill Creek at what is now known as Spring Grove. British forces advanced to the hillside west of Mill Creek where a skirmish broke out and gunfire was exchanged. The foray aided General Washington in making strategical adjustments that enabled his forces to reach Chadds Ford in time to create defensive positions in preparation for the Battle of Brandywine on September 11.
Erected 2023 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-264.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1777.
Location. 39° 45.016′ N, 75° 40.793′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Woodcreek. Marker is on Stoney Batter Road, 0.2 miles west of Millcreek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3102 Stoney Batter Rd, Wilmington DE 19808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
2. Site of General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
