Chadds Ford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The National Arborist Association

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

1. The National Arborist Association Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution.

Erected by The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 39° 52.44′ N, 75° 34.294′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Chadds Ford Township. Marker can be reached from Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1). Marker is in Brandywine Battlefield State Park near the Gideon Gilpin House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1461 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gideon Gilpin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Casimir Pulaski (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Battle of Brandywine (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Christian C. Sanderson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kuerner Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); To Honor All Who Served in the Founding, Defense, and Preservation of Our Great Country (approx. 0.4 miles away); Archie's Corner (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chadds Ford.

Sycamore Tree over 220 years old. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

2. Sycamore Tree over 220 years old.

Gideon Gilpin House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

3. Gideon Gilpin House

Dwelling is under renovation.

Ancient Sycamore Tree up close image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 14, 2016

4. Ancient Sycamore Tree up close

Ancient Sycamore Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 14, 2016

5. Ancient Sycamore Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,606 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.