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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Delaware County, PA (283) Chester County, PA (459) Montgomery County, PA (266) Philadelphia County, PA (1659) New Castle County, DE (832) Gloucester County, NJ (55)  DelawareCounty(283) Delaware County (283)  ChesterCounty(459) Chester County (459)  MontgomeryCounty(266) Montgomery County (266)  PhiladelphiaCounty(1659) Philadelphia County (1659)  NewCastleCountyDelaware(832) New Castle County (832)  GloucesterCountyNew Jersey(55) Gloucester County (55)
Media is the county seat for Delaware County
Adjacent to Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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1 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Ardmore, Haverford Township — Joshua Humphrey
On Haverford Road just north of Hathaway Lane.
Designer of the frigate Constitution, "Old Ironsides," lived 1803-38 in the Pont Reading House, which stands opposite. The present house was built at dates 1683 to 1813.Map (db m81492) HM
2 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Aston, Aston Township — Aston and Middletown World War I Memorial
On Mount Road, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of James L. Killen, Jr. Jesse S. Mills Rockdale Boys who died in Action in the World War 1918 Erected by Their Neighbors of Aston & Middletown Townships [Rear of Marker] Roll of Honor In Honor of . . . Map (db m67392) WM
3 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Aston, Aston Township — Aston and Middletown World War II Memorial
On New Road at Mount Road, on the left when traveling west on New Road.
Dedicated to the men of Aston and Middletown Townships who died in their country’s service in World War II G. Nelson Blackburn • Frederick Blackburn • Daniel Bonaventure • Lewis Butt • Raymond Chandler, Jr. • George W. Clark • . . . Map (db m67397) WM
4 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Aston, Aston Township — Aston Township Veterans, Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel Memorial
On Pennell Road (Pennsylvania Route 452) at Concord Road, on the left when traveling south on Pennell Road.
[Smaller display in front of main memorial:] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. . . . Map (db m146251) WM
5 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Boothwyn, Upper Chichester Township — Chichester Meetinghouse
On Meetinghouse Road east of Chichester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Chichester Meeting for Worship was established in 1682 and began holding monthly meetings in 1684. The current unimproved fieldstone meetinghouse was built in 1769 and replaced an earlier c. 1688 log structure that was destroyed by fire. A . . . Map (db m157344) HM
6 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Boothwyn, Upper Chichester Township — In Memory of Those Who Served
On Meetinghouse Road west of Chichester Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who servedMap (db m155002) WM
7 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Boothwyn, Upper Chichester Township — Upper Chichester Township / McCaysville
On Chichester Avenue at Meetinghouse Road, on the left when traveling west on Chichester Avenue.
Upper Chichester Township. “Chichester Liberty” was established in 1683 by William Penn. Upper Chichester Township separated from Lower Chichester Township in 1759. The Upper Chichester area was claimed both by the Swedes (1643) . . . Map (db m154914) HM
8 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Broomall, Marple Township — 1696 Massey House
On Lawrence Road.
Thomas Massey left England on the ketch "Endeavor" arriving at Upland (Chester) 1683. Married Phebe Taylor 1692, bought 900 acres in Marple Township and build this brick house in 1696.Map (db m81574) HM
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9 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Broomall, Marple Township — Brookthorpe
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) east of N. New Ardmore Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This federal style house was built on land originally owned by Robert Taylor. J. M. Moore constructed the original house in 1821, while the eastern section was added in the late 19th century.Map (db m159610) HM
10 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Broomall, Marple Township — Culbertson House
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the right when traveling west.
Built by noted Quaker, Jonathan Maris, c. 1750, this fieldstone farmhouse retains many early features such as a walk-in cooking fireplace and six corner fireplaces. The property was purchased by Robert Culbertson after the civil war and remained . . . Map (db m159613) HM
11 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Broomall, Marple Township — Maris House
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Broomall Ave, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
The Maris family came from England in 1682 and settled in Springfield, Delaware County. Family descendants settled in Marple Township and built this fieldstone farmhouse about 1800. It remained a residence until its conversion to a business in the . . . Map (db m159614) HM
12 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Broomall, Marple Township — Thomas Massey House
On Lawrence Road.
A fine example of early Pennsylvania rural architecture. Brick section was built before 1708 by Thomas Massey, who by 1696 was owner of a 300-acre “plantation” here. An earlier central wooden section was replaced by stone about 1730 by . . . Map (db m81572) HM
13 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Gradient (Maple Tree), 2015 — James Welling (b. 1951) — Dye sublimation print on aluminum —
Near Hoffmans Mill Road.
In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . Map (db m107783) HM
14 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Gradient (River Walk), 2015 — James Welling (b. 1951) — Dye sublimation print on aluminum —
Near Hoffmans Mill Road.
In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . Map (db m107790) HM
15 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Helen, 1989 — Andrι Harvey (b. 1941) — Bronze —
Near Hoffmans Mill Road.
In this life-size sculpture, Andrι Harvey captured the form and personality of a particular pig that he encountered in rural Pennsylvania. After modeling her in clay, Harvey created a small bronze sculpture of the pig, The Portrait Sitter . . . Map (db m107786) HM
16 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Miss Gratz, 1984 — J. Clayton Bright (b. 1946) — Bronze —
Near Hoffmans Mill Road.
Born in Philadelphia, J. Clayton Bright began sculpting in the late 1970s. With the guidance of sculptor Eric Parks, he learned the process of cast sculpture using the lost wax technique. In 1984, the artist was commissioned by Mrs. Miles . . . Map (db m107794) HM
17 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — R. B. Monument, 2004 — Dan Ostermiller (b. 1956) — Bronze —
On Hoffmans Mill Road south of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dan Ostermiller focuses exclusively on animal forms, creating large-scale sculptures in bronze. The son of a taxidermist, the artist closely studied anatomy, and in his sculptures emphasizes the attributes of each . . . Map (db m107826) HM
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18 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Andrew Wyeth Studio
Near Creek Road.
This repurposed late nineteenth-century schoolhouse served as Andrew Wyeth's studio from 1940 to 2008. Wyeth, one of America's best-known twentieth-century artists, created thousands of paintings and drawings here, inspired by the people, . . . Map (db m144338) HM
19 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Archie's Corner
On Bullock Road at Ring Road, on the right when traveling west on Bullock Road.
Bullock Octagonal School Established 1838 by the School District of Birmingham Township (now Chadds Ford Township) These are the ruins of the Bullock Octagonal School. In 1838, the School District of Birmingham Township purchased "81 . . . Map (db m177511) HM
20 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Battle of Brandywine
On US 1.
On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian . . . Map (db m8277) HM
21 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Battle of Brandywine
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1).
The center of the American line, Wayne commanding, was near Chadds Ford and faced west. In late afternoon as Cornwallis was making the main assault on the American right wing, 3 miles north, Knyphausen's division of British and Hessians crossed . . . Map (db m8279) HM
22 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Casimir Pulaski
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
Polish volunteer, commanded cavalry detachment helping to cover Washington's retreat from Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777. As brigadier general, served Sept. 1777 - March 1778 as first overall commander of the Continental Army's cavalry. He was mortally . . . Map (db m8278) HM
23 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Chadds Ford Barn Shops — About Us
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) at Creek Road, on the left when traveling west on Baltimore Pike.
The Chadds Ford Barn Shops have always been a destination for community, art, and history. Founded in 1969, we are celebrating our 50 year anniversary this year and a Best of the Main Line win! The Barn Shops were a project by Hank . . . Map (db m226406) HM
24 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Chadds Ford Historical Society — John Chads House
On Creek Road north of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
John Chads, heir to his father's 500-acre plantation along the Brandywine, commissioned a house, made of Brandywine bluestone, to be built on banks of the creek. The style and appointments of the house suggest moderate wealth. Its simplicity . . . Map (db m197399) HM
25 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Christian C. Sanderson — 1882-1966
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washington’s Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands of visitors. Leaving the . . . Map (db m13801) HM
26 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Gideon Gilpin House
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
At the time of the battle [of Brandywine], Gideon Gilpin, a Quaker farmer, lived here with his wife and six children. Gideon Gilpin owned 130 acres of farm land. After the battle, foraging soldiers plundered the property. The claim of losses . . . Map (db m13786) HM
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27 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — John Chad's House — c. 1725 — National Register of Historic Places —
On Creek Road, on the right when traveling north.
Proctor's American Artillery occupied several redoubts near this house at the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777Map (db m182628) HM WM
28 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Kuerner Farm
Near Ring Road.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America This farmstead and its adjacent fields served as both subject and setting for . . . Map (db m176093) HM
29 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Lafayette’s Headquarters
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Sept. 10th and 11th 1777 -------------------- Delaware County Historical Society Sept. 10th 1910Map (db m31666) HM
30 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — N.C. Wyeth House and Studio
Near Murphy Road.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America World renowned illustrator N.C. Wyeth purchased this property in 1911, . . . Map (db m176094) HM
31 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — The Chads Springhouse
Near Creek Road.
The Chads' Springhouse predates the home of John Chads across the street. It was built to be both a springhouse and a residence with a corner fireplace in the living area and a sleeping loft above. It was probably built by John Wyeth Jr., the . . . Map (db m73827) HM
32 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — The John Chads House
On Creek Road. Reported permanently removed.
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 . . . Map (db m182929) HM
33 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — The National Arborist Association
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1).
and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution.Map (db m8280) HM
34 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — To Honor All Who Served in the Founding, Defense, and Preservation of Our Great Country
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1).
This Flagpole is Gratefully Dedicated by The Color Guard Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution 1988Map (db m73825) WM
35 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Veterans Memorial
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1).
In memory of those who served in the Armed ForcesMap (db m152778) WM
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36 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Chadds Ford Township — Washington's Headquarters — Sept. 10th and 11th 1777
On Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling west.
Delaware County Historical Society
September 10th 1910Map (db m242752) HM
37 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chadds Ford, Concord Township — Pennsylvania — The Keystone State
On Wilmington Pike (U.S. 202) at Stateline Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilmington Pike.
Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth. Birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of The United StatesMap (db m146705) HM
38 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Chester Fire Department — Roll of Honor
On Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling south.
In appreciation of loyal service rendered in the World War Franklin Fire Company Hanley Hose Company Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company Good Will Fire Company Felton Fire CompanyMap (db m14950) HM
39 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Christofer Columbus — The Great Navigator
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and . . . Map (db m14783) HM
40 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Colonial Courthouse
On Ave. of the States south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S.Map (db m159340) HM
41 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Delaware County, Where Pennsylvania Began
On 2nd Street at Penn St., on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame of government honored in . . . Map (db m14957) HM
42 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Dr. Anna E. Broomall — (1847-1931)
On East 13th Street (Pennsylvania Route 320) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East 13th Street.
Obstetrician, teacher, and surgeon, she established the first U.S. prenatal care clinic at Woman’s Hospital of Woman’s Medical College of Pa. and promoted nursing there. Her work related to episiotomies and cesarean sections reduced birth mortality. . . . Map (db m135795) HM
43 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Ethel Waters — (1896-1977)
On West 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 291) just east of Edgmont Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
African American blues, jazz and gospel singer overcame poverty to become one of the highest paid stars on Broadway. Several of her songs are Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. For acting, she received both Oscar and Emmy nominations. Waters was born in . . . Map (db m122309) HM
44 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Finland
On Concord Avenue.
Name given to tract along Delaware River from Marcus Hook to Chester River. Grant for tract was given Captain Hans Ammundson Besk, a native of Finland by Queen Christina in 1653. Site of first Finnish settlement in America.Map (db m81733) HM
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45 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — First Friends Meeting
On Chestnut Street at East 24th Street on Chestnut Street.
Here in 1675, William Edmundson convened the first recorded meeting for worship of Friends (Quakers) within present Pennsylvania. This was at the home of Robert Wade, who in 1682 greeted William Penn upon his arrival in Chester.Map (db m4091) HM
46 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Green-Bank
On East 2nd Street at Crosby Street, on the right when traveling south on East 2nd Street.
Name given to house built on this site in 1721 by David Lloyd. At one time, it was the home of Admiral Porter and Commodore Porter with whom Admiral Farragut often visited. Razed in Feb., 1882 by "Jackson Explosion".Map (db m81730) HM
47 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Historic Downtown Chester
On Avenue of the States at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue of the States.
The Old Civic Square Chester's old court house (pictured above) was built ca. 1724, making it the oldest building currently standing in downtown Chester, and one of the oldest remaining public buildings in the nation. The structure served . . . Map (db m159321) HM
48 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — John Morton
Near 3rd Street near Ave. of the States.
Top Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence 1724 - 1777 Center Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. Bottom Plaque John . . . Map (db m221643) HM
49 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Martin Luther King, Jr. — (1929 - 1968)
On 2nd Street at Baker Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
King lived three years in this community and ministered under the mentorship of J. Pius Barbour. He graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary, 1951. A leader of the 1963 March on Washington, King won a Nobel Peace Prize, 1964.Map (db m14784) HM
50 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Old Swedish Burial Ground
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here.Map (db m14768) HM
51 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Penn Landing
On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south.Map (db m14961) HM
52 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Rochambeau Route — Narragansett Bay to Yorktown
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.
After an encampment of several days in Philadelphia where French troops passed in review before Congress, the French and American armies moved toward Wilmington [Delaware] by the Chester Pike known then as the King’s Highway. They encamped . . . Map (db m203802) HM
53 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
On 4th Street (Pennsylvania Route 291), on the right when traveling east.
During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and the T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun . . . Map (db m147389) HM
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54 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Sun Village War Memorial
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13) at McDowell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Morton Avenue.
A Tribute to those from Sun Village who served our country in World War II • Clyde Robert Thompson • Ralph Jack Emory • James Walter Brogan • David R. Hutchinson Map (db m203803) WM
55 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Swedish Colonists
On Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling south.
This Tablet Commemorates The Swedish Colonists Who Settled This Area In 1641 Dedicated by Princess Christina June 12, 1965Map (db m14951) HM
56 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Viet Nam
On Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in Viet Nam Map (db m159268) WM
57 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — Washington House
On Ave. of the States near 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952.Map (db m14955) HM
58 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Chester — William Penn — 1644 - 1718
On Penn St. at Front Street, on the left on Penn St..
First lodged in America in "Essex House" on this site October 28, 1682 the guest of Robert Wade Here the earliest Quaker settler on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp," from the earlier occupant, . . . Map (db m14967) HM
59 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Clifton Heights — The Slinky Toy
On U.S. 1 at Springfield Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 1.
Invented in 1943 by Richard James and named by his wife Betty, the Slinky was manufactured here at James Industries until 1965. In 1960 Richard left his family and gave control of the nearly bankrupt company to Betty. Betty turned the company into a . . . Map (db m138520) HM
60 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Collingdale — In Memoriam — Historic Eden Cemetery Oldest Afro-American Public Cemetery — est. 1902 —
On Springfield Rd.
The colored soldiers of Pennsylvania who fought and died in France 1917-1918 that liberty, equality and fraternity might be established between all nations and among all peoples.Map (db m176373) WM
61 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Crum Lynne, Ridley Township — This Memorial Is Dedicated
On Chester Pike (U.S. 13) at S. Taylor Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Chester Pike.
. . . Map (db m159347) WM
62 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Devon, Newtown Township — Thomas Moore House — 1783
On Valley Forge Road, 0.1 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
Built by Thomas Moore, Stucco over Stone. Built in Three Sections, Middle Part has Datestone MTM 1783, Original Fireplaces, Paneling, Attic Floor Covered with Mortar. At one time used as a Trading Post.Map (db m113085) HM
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63 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby Township — Collen Brook Farm
On Mansion Drive.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m81502) HM
64 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby Township — Dr. George Smith — (1804-1882)
Near Mansion Drive.
A doctor, judge, scientist, and State Senator. Smith came to Collenbrook in 1829 upon his marriage to Mary Lewis, heir to this eighteenth-century family estate. He was founder of the Delaware County Institute of Science and author of the 1862 . . . Map (db m81501) HM
65 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby Township — Lower Swedish Cabin
On Creek Road, on the right.
The only remaining log cabin of its type, among several once located on Darby Creek. Evidently built by Swedish settlers who came to this area after 1638. Used by the early Philadelphia film-maker, Siegmund Lubin, as the site for several pre-1910 . . . Map (db m66649) HM
66 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby Township — Thomas Garrett — (1789-1871)
On Garrett Road at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Garrett Road.
Born at Riverview, near here, Garrett was a prominent abolitionist and Underground Railroad activist. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1822, and sent many fugitive slaves to his brothers at Riverview, Fernland Farms, and here at Thornfield. He was a . . . Map (db m67355) HM
67 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Eddystone — Eddystone Rifle Plant
On Simpson Street, 0.1 miles south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built to make P14 Enfield rifles for the UK in 1914, the factory was the nation's largest during WWI. It produced a modified version of the firearm after the US entered the war, designated the Model 1917. It was the most common rifle issued to . . . Map (db m159231) HM
68 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Eddystone — Eddystone: A True Factory Town
On 9th Street, 0.1 miles west of Simpson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally part of Ridley Township, Eddystone was incorporated as a borough in 1880. First developed by the Simpson family in the 1870s as the home of their print works, the town's name was inspired by the Eddystone Lighthouse in Devon, England. . . . Map (db m159243) HM
69 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — A Group of Citizens with a Vision
On Fishing Point Trail just west of Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420), on the right when traveling west.
You are located at the western end of the refuge at Route 420. This side of the refuge is best known for fishing in the creeks and deep lagoons that were created during the early stages of Interstate 95's construction. Soils were dredged and the . . . Map (db m210851) HM
70 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Governor Johan Printz
On West 2nd Street just west of Corinthian Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On this site Governor Johan Printz established and maintained the government of New Sweden 1643 - 1653 Erected by the Swedish Colonial Society June 14, 1923Map (db m216908) HM
71 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Governor Printz Park
On Taylor Avenue at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Taylor Avenue.
Site of the first permanent settlement in present Pennsylvania in 1643, and of the Swedish Capitol, the Printzhof.Map (db m14760) HM
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72 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Johan Printz — Governor of New Sweden — 1643 - 1653 —
Near Taylor Avenue.
Printz founded here the first permanent European settlement. Built the first Capitol, church, law court. His instructions from Queen Christina became the first constitution and his coat of arms the first legal seal in what is now Pennsylvania. He . . . Map (db m14764) HM
73 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum — America's First Urban Refuge
On Fishing Point Trail just south of Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420), on the left when traveling west.
Welcome to America's first urban refuge, established in 1972 to preserve and restore Tinicum Marsh. Here you will discover wetlands and forests that provide vital habitat for wildlife and for people. Explore the Refuge . . . Map (db m210850) HM
74 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Lazaretto Quarantine Station
On 2nd Street at Lagrange Ave., on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
A rare surviving example of a quarantine station, the Lazaretto was the introduction to America for many immigrants. Established in 1799 in reaction to a yellow fever epidemic, it operated until 1893 to inspect cargo and passengers for infectious . . . Map (db m14759) HM
75 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — New Sweden
On Taylor Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1643 the colony's Governor, Johan Printz, established its capital here on Tinicum Island. Earlier, in 1638, New Sweden had been founded at the site of present Wilmington. Although the colony was captured by the Dutch in 1655, many Swedish and . . . Map (db m14762) HM
76 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Tinicum
On Governor Printz Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 291), on the right when traveling south.
First permanent settlement in present-day Pennsylvania, founded 1643 by Col. Johan Printz, governor of New Sweden. Seized by the Dutch in 1655, and by the English in 1664.Map (db m14946) HM
77 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Tinicum National Environmental Center
On Fishing Point Trail just west of Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420), on the right when traveling west.
These lagoons became part of the Tinicum National Environmental Center November 4, 1977 through citizen action led by C.A.R.P. (Concerned Area Residents for Preservation of Tinicum Marsh) and The Leagues of Women Voters . . . Map (db m210853) HM
78 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Essington, Tinicum Township — Tinicum Township — World War II — 1941 - 1945 —
On Governor Printz Blvd (Pennsylvania Route 291), on the right when traveling south.
Forever Honored C. L. Beale • J. A. Kiszonas • A. R. Bothner • J. P. Lawson • A. Burnett • E. F. Oxner • D.F.Fox • T. Pritula • W. F. Gumen • J. E. Sission, Jr. • E. S. Horodynski • R. S. Smith • L. F. James, Jr. • L. D. Surplus • S. W. Walz . . . Map (db m14947) WM
79 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills — Historic Neighborhood of Logtown
On Valleybrook Road at Logtown Road, on the right when traveling north on Valleybrook Road.
On the evening of September 11, 1777, a number of stragglers from the defeated American Army, hungry, demoralized and exhausted in their flight from the field at Brandywine, collected in Logtown (part of what is now Chester Heights) where . . . Map (db m188158) HM
80 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills — If You Can't Take the Heat, Build a Summer Kitchen
Near Glen Mills Road, 0.2 miles east of Thornton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Thornbury Delaware County Historical Commission Historic Resource Property #008 Sarum Farmstead Summer kitchens helped keep the main house cool during the hottest months of the year. They were popular in the 18th and early . . . Map (db m188201) HM
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81 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills — Preserving Our Past for the Future
Near Glen Mills Road, 0.2 miles east of Thornton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Preserving Our Past for the Future Thornbury Delaware County Historical Commission Historic Resource Property #097 Wilamar / Black Bell Farm This spring house sits on property once owned by George Peirce II, one . . . Map (db m188703) HM
82 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — A Township Emerges — 1700 - 1755 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1700's, Chester Creek drove Thornbury Township's economy. Water-powered mills ground flour, cut lumber, and made other goods to supply local farmers. Only remnants of those mills still exist. At John Taylor's ironworks, Sarum Forge, . . . Map (db m232104) HM
83 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — African American Life — 1834 - 1902 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
Middle class African Americans thrived in Southeastern Pennsylvania – long before it was common in other parts of the nation. The famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass made many of his speeches in the area. Thornbury citizens elected a black . . . Map (db m232122) HM
84 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — An Era of Community — 1903 - 1999 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
Throughout the 20th century, the people of Thornbury sought stability in small-town life. The rural area continued a culture of neighbors helping neighbors. Residents built schools and churches. A great place for communal life, Brinton Lake . . . Map (db m232130) HM
85 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Discovery and Settlement — 1609 - 1699 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
The English explorer Henry Hudson became the first European to see this area in 1609. He paved the way for Dutch, Swedish, and English settlers. Settlers named the Delaware Valley for Lord de la Warr, the governor of the Virginia colony. In . . . Map (db m232100) HM
86 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Hometown Heroes: The Civil War — 1861 - 1865 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road near Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
At the start of the Civil War, as in the rest of the country, emotions ran high in Delaware County. When President Lincoln called up the war's first Union soldiers, many men from Delaware County volunteered. No one knew what a long, bitter, . . . Map (db m232127) HM WM
87 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Hometown Heroes: The Revolutionary War — 1776 - 1799 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
Squire Thomas Cheyney may have changed the course of the Revolution. He warned General Washington about enemy movements at the Brandywine River. Though Americans lost the Battle of the Brandywine, without that information, the whole war might . . . Map (db m232116) HM
88 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Revolutions and Revelations — 1800 - 1860 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1800's, changes swept across the nation, from technology to religion. As industry exploded, the Willcox family bought Sarum Forge for its Glen Mills operations. Some of the paper they made became U.S. currency. Rail service . . . Map (db m232109) HM
89 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Thornbury: Past, Present, Future — 2001 - 2012 — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
At the start of the 21st century, Thornbury's rural landscape is becoming more developed as life in the area shifts away from farming. Local residents and leaders seek to balance plans for the future with respect for the township's compelling . . . Map (db m232134) HM
90 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Thornbury's Earliest Inhabitant's — First Nations — Thornbury's Past —
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
Lenni-Lenape Indians lived among this area's rich woods and creeks for centuries. In the summer they came to catch fish in the creeks. In the winter they moved further west to hunt deer. They gathered food from the forest and grew crops of corn. . . . Map (db m232096) HM
91 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Cheyney — Thornbury's Past — at Thornbury Park
On Thornton Road north of Glen Mills Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Thornbury Park. These panels tell the story of Thornbury Township over the course of more than 300 years. Here in Thornbury, ordinary people took part in the nation's extraordinary history. Native Americans, European settlers, . . . Map (db m232090) HM
92 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — American Revolution — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
(1775-1783) When England levied new taxes on her American colonies, a series of protests in Boston led to shots being fired at Lexington and Concord in April 1775. Restriction of civil liberties caused a sense of alarm to spread . . . Map (db m231978) WM
93 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Civil War — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road at Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east on Smithbridge Road.
(1861-1865) The American Civil War was a cultural conflict, born out of the westward expansion of the US. The issue of extending slavery into new territories served to divide the nation, as did the debate over state rights vs. federal . . . Map (db m231986) HM WM
94 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Cold War / Persian Gulf War — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
COLD WAR (1945-1991) The threat of nuclear war from the end of WWII until the collapse of the USSR in 1991 was known as the Cold War. When West Berlin was cutoff by the Soviet Union in 1948, an emergency airlift kept the city . . . Map (db m232041) WM
95 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Colonial Gristmill
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) at Cheyney Road, on the right when traveling east on Baltimore Pike.
The stone gristmill at this site was built in 1704 by Nathaniel Newlin, a Quaker who emigrated from Ireland in 1683. The mill, restored to working order, is a fine example of a vital segment of Colonial economic life.Map (db m72347) HM
96 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Concord Township Tricentennial Memorial — 1683 - 1983
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to those who contributed to Concord's progress and prosperity in the past, present and futureMap (db m232048) HM
97 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — French & Indian Wars — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
(1689-1763) A series of four conflicts occurred between France and England resulting from disputed claims to territories from the Alleghenies to the Mississippi and around the Great Lakes. British and American troops under British command . . . Map (db m231975) WM
98 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Ivy Mills
On Ivy Mill Road at Polecat Road on Ivy Mill Road.
A pioneer in this area's industrial and religious development, Thomas Willcox built a paper mill here on the West Branch of Chester Creek in 1729. It became a major supplier to the print shop of Benjamin Franklin; by 1776 it was supplying paper for . . . Map (db m82950) HM
99 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Korean War — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
(1950-1953) At the end of WWII, the former-Japanese colony of Korea was partitioned at the 38th parallel, creating the communist satellite nation of North Korea and US-supported South Korea. In June 1950, North Korean armies swept south . . . Map (db m232035) WM
100 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Limited Military Involvement / War on Terror — Concord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
LIMITED MILITARY INVOLVEMENT Iran Hostage Crisis (1979-1981) • Grenada Invasion (1983) Beirut Intervention (1983-1991) • Panama Invasion (1989) Somalia Famine Relief (1993) Bosnia/Kosovo . . . Map (db m232043) WM

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