Kennett Township near Longwood in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Peirce's Woods

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015

1. Peirce's Woods Marker

Inscription. The Peirce family, owners of this land from 1700 to 1905, collected and planted trees in rows near the house. By 1850, they had developed Peirce's Park, one of this nation's finest arboretums. The adjoining woodland is known as Peirce's Woods.
In 1906, Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased the property to preserve the trees. Although Peirce's Park and Woods have been overshadowed by the magnificent gardens, fountains, and Conservatory, the trees remain the reason Longwood Gardens exists.
Today, Peirce's Woods has been developed as an art-form garden. Various "rooms" have been created within the woods with emphasis on native deciduous azaleas. The long azalea bloom period and wonderful fragrance are a highlight from early spring to summer. Throughout the year, visitors will find a feast for the senses: sumptuous fragrances, dazzling colors, exciting textures, and impressive vistas.

To learn more about Longwood's history, visit the Heritage Exhibit in the Peirce-du Pont House.

Erected by Longwood Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 39° 52.426′ N, 75° 40.315′ W. Marker is near Longwood, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is

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in Kennett Township. Marker can be reached from Longwood Road. Marker is on the grounds of Longwood Gardens, east of the Peirce-du Pont House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Peirce's Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); Peirce's Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Italian Water Garden (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Italian Water Garden (about 600 feet away); The Peirce - du Pont House (about 700 feet away); Open Air Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flower Garden Walk (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Elm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longwood.

Also see . . . Longwood Gardens. (Submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015

2. Eastward

Marker is close, at right. A paved path begins southward on the other side of the marker, turning west behind the marker.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015

3. Westward

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015

4. Southward

Peirce's Woods image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015

5. Peirce's Woods

Peirce's Woods and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2021

6. Peirce's Woods and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on October 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.