East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Delplaine House

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

1. Delplaine House Marker

Inscription. This building
erected by
The Market Square
Corporation,
is a reconstruction
of the
Delplaine House
which stood on this site from
the Settlement until 1884 A.D.
G. Whitefield preached from
the Balcony overlooking the
Square. Many Women and
Children found refuge in the
cellar during the Battle of
Germantown.

Erected 1959 by Germantown Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 40° 2.07′ N, 75° 10.361′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. Marker is at the intersection of E School House Lane and Germantown Avenue, on the left when traveling east on E School House Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5521 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Market Square (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers Monument at Germantown (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Church of Germantown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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a different marker also named Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Germantown White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisa May Alcott (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John S. Trower (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

2. Delplaine House Marker

Reconstructed Delplaine House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2011

3. Reconstructed Delplaine House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.