Birmingham Township in West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sandy Hollow Heritage Park

Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 10, 2024

1. Sandy Hollow Heritage Park Marker

Inscription. "You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together, the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts of common dangers, suffering and success."
Washington's Farewell Address
Sept. 17, 1796

Sandy Hollow Heritage Park and Birmingham Hill are preserved open spaces that allow public access to a portion of the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark. The most intense fighting of the Battle of Brandywine took place here at Sandy Hollow on September 11, 1777.

Birmingham Township honors patriots, past and present, whose courage and valor support the cause of liberty.

3-lb Revolutionary War cannon reproduction dedicated by Citizens of Birmingham Township, PA May 17, 2014

Caption: Photo courtesy of Dan Hill

Erected 2014 by Birmingham Township.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1777.

Location. 39° 54.2′ N, 75° 34.719′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Birmingham

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Township. Marker is on South New Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 S New St, West Chester PA 19382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where is George Washington? (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy Hollow (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sandy Hollow Heritage Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brandywine (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Brandywine (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Battlefield Trust (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Sandy Hollow Heritage Park Marker and reproduction cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 10, 2024

2. Sandy Hollow Heritage Park Marker and reproduction cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.