West Goshen Township near West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Trail
Erected 1925 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission and the Chester County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 39° 56.89′ N, 75° 35.627′ W. Marker is near West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in West Goshen Township. Marker is at the intersection of Wilmington Pike and Church Ave., on the right when traveling south on Wilmington Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 845 Church Ave, 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. Great Minquas Path (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Main Arch Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waynefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barnard Street Public School - Denney Tag Company (approx. 0.8 miles away); Samuel Barber (approx. 0.9 miles away); Star of the West, Tent No. Six (approx. 0.9 miles away); Thomas S. Butler House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.
More about this marker. The Susquehanna and Schuylkill referred to on this marker are rivers.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,843 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Elijah B of West Bradford, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.