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

Christian C. Sanderson

1882 – 1966

 
 
Christian C. Sanderson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
1. Christian C. Sanderson Marker
Inscription. Chris Sanderson, local historian, conducted Memorial Day services here from 1913 to 1966. His dedication in honoring the veterans who served our country in time of need was surpassed only by his desire to implant in others an appreciation for our nation's history.
 
Erected 1985 by the Christian C. Sanderson Museum.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
 
Location. 39° 54.384′ N, 75° 35.698′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Birmingham Township. It can be reached from Birmingham Road. Marker is within the Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1245 Birmingham Rd, West Chester PA 19382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee
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(Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Wells and Henry G. McComas (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); Gen's Lafayette and Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); The Peace Garden at Birmingham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Friends School at Birmingham Meeting House (about 300 feet away); Birmingham Friends Meeting House (about 300 feet away); On This Native Stone (about 300 feet away); First Defense Line (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Another Christian Sanderson marker is located in Brandywine Battlefield Park.
 
Also see . . .  Wikipedia entry for Christian C. Sanderson. (Submitted on July 16, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
 
Christian C. Sanderson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024
2. Christian C. Sanderson Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
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