Chadds Ford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Chad's House
c. 1725
— National Register of Historic Places —
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 30, 2011
1. John Chad's House - Pennsylvania Keystone Marker
Erected 1915 by The Pennsylvania Historical Commission and the Chester and Delaware County Historical Societies.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1777.
Location. 39° 52.49′ N, 75° 35.497′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Chadds Ford Township. Memorial is on Creek Road, on the right when traveling north. Located across from the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1719 Creek Rd, 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. Chadds Ford Historical Society (here, next to this marker); The Chads Springhouse (a few steps from this marker); Chadds Ford Barn Shops (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Brandywine (approx. ¼ mile away); R. B. Monument, 2004 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gradient (Maple Tree), 2015
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Also see . . .
1. John Chads House - Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Brandywine Area Web. (Submitted on December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Brief History of John Chad's House
The house was built in 1725, possibly by John Wyeth, Jr. In 1729, John Chads married Elizabeth Richardson. The couple occupied the home together until John Chads died in 1760. Elizabeth remained in the house for over 60 years, and according to reports, observed Hessian and Continental troop movements from the attic windows.
The house is on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Chadds Ford Village Historic District and an element of the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmarks.
— Submitted 
December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 30, 2011
2. John Chad's House from the Street
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 30, 2011
3. Side view of the John Chad's House
The white round object visible on the porch is actually the back of a beehive oven.
Photographed By Mike Wood, Chadds Ford, PA, circa January 1, 2018
4. John Chad's House via Drone
Photographed By Keith S Smith, November 30, 2011
5. Information signpost Plaque
The John Chads House
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; it’s 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 Chadds Ford 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 7 through September 4, 1 to 5 p.m. Group Tours are available throughout the year by appointment. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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; it’s 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 Chadds Ford 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 7 through September 4, 1 to 5 p.m. Group Tours are available throughout the year by appointment. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., September 12, 2021
6. John Chad's House added to NRHP.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,607 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on June 3, 2018, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on December 2, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on September 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
