Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cliveden
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.
Location. 40° 2.887′ N, 75° 10.896′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. Marker is on E Cliveden Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Side of the Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Delaware Regiment (about 600 feet away); Battle of Germantown (about 600 feet away); Upsala (about 700 feet away); Germantown Meetinghouse
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.
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 North Arlington, 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 North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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.
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.
By Bill Coughlin, October 11, 2008
5. Cliveden Barn
The marker is located near the Cliveden barn.
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
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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 832 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 12, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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