Chadds Ford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The John Chads House
Photographed By Nate Davidson, May 17, 2014
1. The John Chads House Marker
Welcome to the 1725 John Chads House, the home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. In 1968 Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this charming bluestone building and has authentically restored it.
Having fallen heir to his father’s five hundred acre “plantation” along the Brandywine, John Chads was already a man of some importance when he had a house built on the banks of the creek. The house’s style and appointments suggest moderate wealth; its simplicity reflects Chads’ Quaker heritage.
In 1729, Chads took Elizabeth Richardson as his bride and this became their home. By 1736 Chads had successfully petitioned for a license to operate a tavern and, about the same time, began a ferrying service.
Today the house’s pleasing proportions with continuous cornice, and its original oak floors, paneling, and woodwork make it a fine example of early 18th century Pennsylvania architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the John Chads House is the anchor in the Chadds Ford Village Historic District. The Chads House is also a contributing element of the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark.
The John Chads House is open weekends May 25 through September 1, 2013, from 1 to 5 p.m. School and group tours are available through the
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Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 610-388-7376 or email [email protected]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1976.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 52.483′ N, 75° 35.483′ W. Marker was near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It was in Chadds Ford Township. Marker was on Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1719 Creek Rd, Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named John Chad's House (a few steps from this marker); The Chads Springhouse (a few steps from this marker); Chadds Ford Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Chadds Ford Barn Shops (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Brandywine (approx. 0.2 miles away);
Photographed By Nate Davidson, May 17, 2014
2. Marker & John Chads House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on October 2, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
