Near Marshallton in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trimbleville Historic District

West Bradford Township

—“Between the Brandywines” —

Trimbleville Historic District Marker image. Click for full size.

By Keith S Smith, September 12, 2016

1. Trimbleville Historic District Marker

Inscription. Trimbleville, circa 1740, was named after Irish immigrant James Trimble. Located along the 1728 Great Valley Road, the hamlet grew up around one of Chester County’s earliest grist mills, powered by the Broad Run. Due East, on the Brandywine Creek, is Trimbles Ford, a colonial crossroads. On September 11, 1777 Gen. Howe and over 8,000 Crown Forces crossed the ford in their flanking march to engage Gen. Washington at Birmingham in the Battle of Brandywine. Trimblesville was recognized as a National Register Historic District in 1985.

Erected 2016 by Friends of Martins Tavern, September 11, 2016.

Location. 39° 55.907′ N, 75° 41.136′ W. Marker is near Marshallton, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Run Road and Northbrook Road, on the right when traveling west on Broad Run Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Chester PA 19380, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trimble's Ford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Indian Rock (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lenni-Lenape Indian Burial Ground (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cabin of Indian Hannah

Trimbleville Historic District Marker Roadside image. Click for full size.

By Keith S Smith, September 12, 2016

2. Trimbleville Historic District Marker Roadside

(approx. 1.1 miles away); The Marshallton Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); Nathan Simms (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tavern Fare (approx. 1.3 miles away); Martins Tavern and The Battle of Brandywine (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshallton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Additional keywords. Revolution

Categories. • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels •

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2016. This page originally submitted on September 14, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.