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

Battle of Brandywine

Sept. 11, 1777

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2010

1. Battle of Brandywine Marker

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The British attack on the American right wing began here late in the afternoon. After heavy fighting, the defense line which Sullivan formed hastily near Birmingham Meeting House was forced to retreat to Dilworthtown, 2 miles SE. Reinforcements from Chadds Ford delayed the British as Sullivan's men fell back.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 54.614′ N, 75° 35.892′ W. Marker is in Birmingham Township, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of West Street Road (State Highway 926) and South Birmingham Road, on the right when traveling west on West Street Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Candy Ln, 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. Gen's Lafayette and Pulaski (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Peace Garden at Birmingham (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birmingham Friends Meeting House

Photographed By Keith S Smith, March 29, 2011

2. Battle of Brandywine Marker

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Friends School at Birmingham Meeting House (approx. 0.4 miles away); On This Native Stone (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Those Who Fell (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Defense Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Battle of the Brandywine Foot Soldiers (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham Township.

Also see . . . Battle of Brandywine (British Attack) - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2010

3. Battle of Brandywine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 29, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 9, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.