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

Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

1. Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski Marker

Inscription. Born in Poland, 1747. Died 1779 at sea. Was mortally wounded at Savannah and was taken on the American brig Wasp, which was with the French Fleet, Admiral Count D'Estang. His body was consigned to the sea.

He arrived in America, 1777, was in the battle of Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777. Soon after, Congress appointed him to the command of the Cavalry. Washington publicly commended his military genius and distinguished services and ever relied upon his judgment, his courage and fidelity to our cause.

Pulaski's banner was presented by the Moravian sister's of Bethlehem. Take thy banner, but when night closes round the ghastly fight and if e'er thou shouldst press the soldier bier and the muffled drum should heal to the dread of mournful feel. Then this crimson flag shall be martial cloak and shroud for thee.

The warrior took that banner proud, and it was his martial cloak and shroud.

Pulaski's father and brother were slain in war before he came to America.

Erected 1902 by John G. Taylor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1777.

Location. 39° 54.375′ N,

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75° 35.691′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in Birmingham Township. It can be reached from Birmingham Road, on the right when traveling north. 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 (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 (here, next to this marker); Gen's Lafayette and Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); Christian C. Sanderson (a few steps from this marker); The Peace Garden at Birmingham (within shouting distance of this marker); The Friends School at Birmingham Meeting House (within

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

2. Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Birmingham Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Native Stone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Defense Line (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Monument Row, including the Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

3. Monument Row, including the Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski Marker

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

4. Brigadier General Casimer Count Pulaski Marker

Back side of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.