East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cliveden
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
1. Cliveden Marker
Built 1763 1767.
Site of the Battle of Germantown
Oct. 4, 1777
A Co-Stewardship Property of The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Open to the public
Thurs Sat 12 PM to 4 PM
Sun 12PM to 4 PM
Tour begins at the barn
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 2.887′ N, 75° 10.896′ W. Marker was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It was in East Germantown. It was on East Cliveden Street north of Germantown Avenue (County Road 7004), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Pennsylvania. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Barn & Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Work at Cliveden (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen Dependency & Wash House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. History of Cliveden. Cliveden of the National Trust. A historic Site in Philadelphia. (Submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777 at Germantown, Pennsylvania. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
2. Cliveden
The October 4, 1777 Battle of Germantown was George Washington's only attempt to expel the British from Philadelphia.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
3. Chew House
During the Battle of Germantown, Some British soldiers took refuge in this house. American troops assaulted the house over 30 minutes before calling off the attack. The delay cost the American Army the element of surprise.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
4. Battle Damage
The house still bears scars from the October 4, 1777 battle. 50 Americans were killed attacking the Chew House.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
5. Cliveden Barn
The marker is located near the Cliveden barn.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
6. National Historic Landmark Marker
This marker is located in the Cliveden Visitor Center
Chew House “Cliveden”
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 5, 2013
7. Battle of Germantown
American forces attach Cliveden during the Battle of Germantown reenactment.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,447 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
