Concord Township near Chadds Ford in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of
The Declaration of Independence
and
The Constitution of
The United States
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1681.
Location. 39° 50.345′ N, 75° 32.358′ W. Marker is near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Concord Township. Marker is at the intersection of Wilmington Pike (U.S. 202) and Stateline Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilmington Pike. This Marker is on the Pennsylvania/Delaware Border. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3924 Pyle Rd, Chadds Ford PA 19317, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ebright Azimuth (approx. 1.1 miles away in Delaware); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 1.2 miles away in Delaware); Smith's Bridge (approx. 2.1 miles away in Delaware); Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away in Delaware); Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away in Delaware); French & Indian Wars (approx. 2.4 miles away); American Revolution (approx. 2.4 miles away); War of 1812 / Mexican War (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.