Nighttime, Sept. 9/10, 1777, before the Battle of
Brandywine, over 8,000 Crown Forces commanded
by Generals Howe and Cornwallis marched toward
Kennett Square from the area of Hockessin, Delaware.
Using portions of Chandler Mill Road and farm . . . — — Map (db m224129) HM
Meeting for Worship
Our meeting was officially established in 1714 and our membership roster still
includes family members of that original gathering. Meeting for Worship is
open to all who wish to attend. It begins at 9.30am each First Day . . . — — Map (db m236787) HM
Quercus Alba -- White Oak
Girth Breast 22 ft. 2 ins.
Height 82,5 ft.
Spread 117 ft.
[2nd plaque]
1682 --------- 1982
This tree was living when
William Penn
came to Pennsylvania
1682
White Oak Quercus Alba . . . — — Map (db m236366) HM
The Manor of Steyning
of 15,500 acres patented by
William Penn
for "Fatherly Love"
and one beaver skin yearly to his daughter
Laetitia Penn
at Philadelphia, October 23, 1701
is here marked on its western line adjoining . . . — — Map (db m52068) HM
Minguannan Indian Town
Was Located Here
The Chief
Machaloha or Owhala
and his people
of the Unami Group
* Their Totem * The Tortoise *
of the Lenni-Lenape or Delawares
Sold To
William Penn
The Lands between Delaware . . . — — Map (db m168374) HM
The signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and Governor, from 1799 to 1808, was born on this farm on March 19, 1734. Also active in the politics of Delaware, he encouraged Caesar Rodney to cast the deciding vote for . . . — — Map (db m39128) HM
Chartered as Ashmun Institute, April 29, 1854. Founded by Rev. John Miller Dickey for the purpose of providing liberal higher education for people of African ancestry in America. In 1866, it became Lincoln University, interracial and international. — — Map (db m8132) HM
In memory of Sarah Hunter Amos, widow of Thomas Henry Amos who was a graduate of the first class of Ashmun Institute (later renamed Lincoln University), ordained as a Presbyterian minister and served in Monrovia, Liberia as the first black . . . — — Map (db m136654) HM
Founded by free Blacks who had settled in this area, it was first known as the "African Meeting House," Formally organized in 1843 as an African Union Methodist Protestant church. A station stop on the Underground Railroad, its many visitors . . . — — Map (db m145814) HM
Pierre S. du Pont graduated from MIT with a degree in chemistry and took courses in mechanical drawing, water analysis, and physics, among others. He was introduced to new technologies during visits to World's Fairs at the turn of the 20th century. . . . — — Map (db m87233) HM
Pierre du Pont, Longwood Gardens' founder, built this cool, shady fountain garden from 1925 to 1927. The basic layout of the garden is similar to one seen by Mr. and Mrs. du Pont at the Villa Gamberaia, near Florence, Italy, on their 1913 European . . . — — Map (db m87197) HM
Pierre S. du Pont's love of water and fountains are embodied in this Garden built from 1925-1927. Inspired by his early travels to Italy, he drew inspiration for Villa Gamberaia, near Florence for the basic design. Mr. du Pont planned every . . . — — Map (db m184220) HM
Originally part of the Peirces' working farm, this seven-acre woodland garden has been meticulously planned using native plants.
During the 19th century, the Peirce family tapped sugar maples on this site for syrup. They also . . . — — Map (db m184216) HM
Inspired by the success of the Italian Water Garden and Open Air Theatre fountains, Pierre S. du Pont unveiled the Main Fountain Garden in 1931. The goal was to rival the fountains he had seen in Europe and at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in . . . — — Map (db m239255) HM
The Peirce family, owners of this land from 1700 to 1905, collected and planted trees in rows near the house. By 1850, they had developed Peirce's Park, one of this nation's finest arboretums. The adjoining woodland is known as Peirce's Woods. In . . . — — Map (db m214786) HM
“The Shrieks, Groans, imprecations, deprecations, The Clashing of Swords and bayonets &c&c&c, was more expressive of Horror than the Thunder of the artillery &e on the Day of action.”
Lieutenant Martin . . . — — Map (db m13614) HM
Heeding intelligence reports and Hearing the sound of combat coming from his early-warning Picket Posts, General Anthony Wayne ordered his 4 irreplaceable Cannons and the 1st PA. Division Supply Wagons to quickly evacuate to the west to Sugartown . . . — — Map (db m162689) HM
On the morning after the battle, Colonel Adam Hubley of the 10th Pennsylvania wrote, “I sent my Major [Caleb North] with 4 of our Horsemen on the field who counted our Dead bodys, the enemy’s were taken off…” The two or three . . . — — Map (db m13662) HM
In 1782, five years after Paoli, this picture was painted in London for a British officer who participated in the battle. Although the artist, Xavier della Gatta, never saw the Paoli Battlefield, this rare contemporary image of Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m13507) HM
Because of a heroic rear guard action, Wayne was able to escape the Battle of Paoli with 1900 men. The survivors of Paoli never forgot the horror of that night. Indeed, it inspired them to fight with a vengeance at the Battle of Germantown, where . . . — — Map (db m13621) HM
During the early 1800’s the cry “Remember Paoli!” stirred the hearts of listeners with personal memories of the harsh realities of war and lost loved ones. There was still an abiding desire to gather together on the anniversary of that . . . — — Map (db m13661) HM
Following the September 1777 Battle of Brandywine, Continental forces retreated to regroup along Swedesford Road near the White Horse Tavern. With British troops in pursuit, the onset of a sudden downpour and resulting wet gunpowder delayed an . . . — — Map (db m194344) HM
Other local historic sites of interest 1. General Warren Inn (Formerly the Warren Tavern) 2. Waynesborough Restored home of General Wayne 3. Valley Forge National Historical Park 4. St. Peter’s in the Great Valley Episcopal Church 5. Great . . . — — Map (db m13623) HM
While on campaign, the armies tried to keep their baggage to a minimum, and tents required wagons. The British left most of their tents on their ships, so they built shelters called “wigwams” out of brush, leaves, cornstalks, sod, straw, . . . — — Map (db m13617) HM
On this hallowed battlefield we recognize the men and women who gave their lives and to all veterans who served our nation since WWII with courage, honor, and dignity.
Dedicated to the American Veteran
The Cold War 1946 - 1989
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m162684) WM
“At about 12 o’clock Genl. Wayne came riding along in the rear of the 2nd Brigade Calling out ‘Turn out my Boys, the Lads are Comeing, [we’ll give] them a push with the Bayonet through the Smoak.’ The Troops turned out as quick as Could be . . . — — Map (db m13509) HM
The men of the Borough of Malvern and the Townships of East & West Whiteland, Willistown and East & West Goshen who served in the World War Deceased Carlton B. Cox • Clarence S. Evans • John J. Gleason • John V. Newlin • Norman J. Quinn • Wilmer . . . — — Map (db m44046) HM
In 1817, nearly 40 years after the Revolutionary War, the first parade commemorating the anniversary of the Paoli Massacre was held. More than 400 volunteer troops participated “in a slow solemn march.” Three years after the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m13680) HM
These grounds have been landscaped by the citizens of the Borough of Malvern in memory of the boys who made the supreme sacrifice World War II 1941 1945 Richard V. LaRue Charles F. Morris Robert J. Miller Louis J. Colona . . . — — Map (db m44044) HM
Massacre Farm North To E. Whiteland Included A Site. Southwest of This Marker. The 19th Century House and Springhouse, Headwater of Crum Creek. Were torn down in 1989 — — Map (db m48226) HM
Front of Monument: Sacred to the memory of the patriots who on this spot fell a sacrifice to British barbarity during the struggle for American Independence on the night of the 20th September 1777. Left Side of Monument: The atrocious . . . — — Map (db m13399) HM
(front of monument) Sacred to the memory of the patriots who on this spot fell, a sacrifice to British barbarity during the struggle for American Independence on the night of the 20th September 1777. (left side of monument) The . . . — — Map (db m13444) HM
You are standing at the rear of the camp where the wagons were parked. The steeple of the Baptist Church marks the approximate location of Picket Post #3, which guarded the right flank. Lieutenant Samuel Brady was with Picket #3: “Brady . . . — — Map (db m13640) HM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 1783 — — Map (db m177896) WM
These Memorial Grounds commemorate the engagement in the Revolutionary War known as the Paoli Massacre, an attack by the British Army on American troops, that took place near this spot toward midnight of September 20, 1777. About 150 American . . . — — Map (db m13505) HM
The land on which the Battle of Paoli was fought has been farmland and woodland since the mid-18th century. Ezekiel Bowen, a farmer of Welsh descent, purchased this land in 1764. County records note that he sold it to Richard Mason of Philadelphia . . . — — Map (db m13619) HM
The Battle of Paoli, also called “The Paoli Massacre”, occurred at midnight on September 20-21, 1777. After their defeat at Brandywine on September 11, Washington’s forces retreated toward Philadelphia, regrouped, and returned to Chester . . . — — Map (db m62398) HM
Since 1896, the 22-acre tract that is the final resting place for the victims of the Paoli Massacre has been under the watchcare and protection of the Paoli Memorial Association. In 1896, a small group of citizens petitioned the Court of Chester . . . — — Map (db m13664) HM
This wall reconstructed in 1964 under the supervision of Raymond S. Cox and J. Gilmore Wilson. The wall contains some stones taken from the old foundations of the Ezekial Bowen log cabin which was standing and occupied by some American officers on . . . — — Map (db m16348) HM
Quarters of
Maj. Gen. William Alexander
Lord Sterling
Continental Army
During the Valley Forge
Encampment
December 19, 1777 – June 19, 1778
Maj. James Monroe
Fifth President of the United States
Also quartered here . . . — — Map (db m62396) HM
Nearby is the mass grave of fifty-seven Irish immigrant workers who died in August, 1832, of cholera. They had recently arrived in the United States and were employed by a construction contractor, named Duffy, for the Philadelphia and Columbia . . . — — Map (db m13400) HM
Emboldened by the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, Maryland slave catchers kidnapped Rachel and Elizabeth Parker from the Nottingham area in 1851. Rachel’s employer Joseph Miller was murdered in a failed attempt to rescue her from Baltimore. Public outrage . . . — — Map (db m145796) HM
This bell tower was constructed from components saved from the demolition of what was last known as the Hopewell Elementary School and was previously the Oxford High School. The building was designed by W.L. Plack of Philadelphia and constructed in . . . — — Map (db m8130) HM
Erected by friends of Carl R. Fretz (1930-2015) to commemorate all those who like Carl, have embodied the very best in serving Oxford, by contributing their time, vision and resources to support the needs, aspirations and dreams of the people of . . . — — Map (db m136660) HM
A borough from 1853 to 1914, Hopewell was a laboratory for progressive farming, milling, and educational practices. Samuel Dickey (1769-1835) was an agricultural innovator, and the Dickeys pioneered in establishing area schools. The family, spurred . . . — — Map (db m8131) HM
One of five one room schools of Upper Oxford Township. Only one with original brick construction. Upper Oxford Township Municipal Building since 1964.
Dedicated by the Township 2016 — — Map (db m158817) HM
On this spot, Joshua Evans built his tavern in 1769 and named it for Corsican patriot General Pasquale Paoli. The Inn, an important early gathering place, was briefly occupied by British soldiers
September 20th 1777 during the Battle of Paoli. . . . — — Map (db m231856) HM
The house in which the Revolutionary leader and Indian fighter was born, Jan. 1, 1745, stands about a mile away. Died at Erie, Dec. 15, 1796; now buried at St. David’s Church, four and a half miles away. — — Map (db m13370) HM
In honor of those who served their country
in the World War
Antonio Abanzio --- Norman R. Fulmer --- Charles F. Loughlin --- Phillip Pulazi
David Bailey--- R. Agnew Fulmer --- Earle U. McCrea --- Clarence Rideout
Clarence H. Baker --- . . . — — Map (db m160305) WM
This Monument Was Erected As A Memorial
To The One Hundred Parkesburg Area Soldiers
Who Gallantly Served Their Country
In World War I From 1914 -1918
Built Through Contributions Of Haubert Paul
American Legion Post #431 And The . . . — — Map (db m160323) WM
In memory of
those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
Banach, Anthony --- Conover, Wilbert W.
Clarke, John --- Hoyer, William C.
Montgomery, Robert Grier
Erected by the citizens of
the borough of Parkesburg
1949 . . . — — Map (db m179267) WM
Activated Camp Maxey, Texas September 15, 1942
Initial combat October, 1944 in Holland-Germany area
Spear headed Ninth Army, Roer River Crossing
Continuous combat with the enemy until V-E Day
at the Elbe River
This memorial dedicated . . . — — Map (db m232175) WM
This Phoenix Column bridge was constructed in 1871 as a link between the Phoenix Iron Company buildings. It was also used as a "sample bridge” so that officials from various places visiting the Phoenix Bridge Company could see what their own . . . — — Map (db m230963) HM
To commemorate those thousands of brave men
who served the 29th Infantry Division
United States Army
With this symbol of the
Blue of the North and the Gray of the South
units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781,
in the . . . — — Map (db m232160) HM WM
To commemorate those thousands of brave men
who served the 29th Infantry Division
United States Army
With this symbol of the
Blue of the North and the Gray of the South
units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781,
in the . . . — — Map (db m232341) HM WM
To commemorate those thousands of brave men
who served the 29th Infantry Division
United States Army
With this symbol of the
Blue of the North and the Gray of the South
units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781,
in the . . . — — Map (db m236219) HM WM
To honor all members of the division
for their service and sacrifices to
our country in World War I and World War II.
Our greatness lies in our loyalty to our liberties.
Dedicated April 19, 1980 by the
30th Infantry Division . . . — — Map (db m232164) WM
To honor all of those who served in
the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division.
Aug. 13, 1917 World War I May 17, 1919
Campaigns: Lorraine, Champagne, Aisne-Marne
St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne.
July 14, 1943 World . . . — — Map (db m232178) WM
To honor all the brave men who served gallantly with the division
during World War II. Activated 15 June 1943, as an instrument to
accomplish the vow of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt
at their Casablanca Conference, to make . . . — — Map (db m232195) WM
3rd U.S. Army World War II
Rhineland & Central Europe Campaigns
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
France, Germany, Austria
Please Do Not Forget — — Map (db m232176) WM
IN MEMORIAM
This memorial is dedicated to the cause of freedom and to all who
served our country during World War II and the men of the
75th Infantry Division whose loyalty, courage, and sacrifices
helped to keep our nation free. . . . — — Map (db m233491) HM WM
The original intent of President Eisenhower, E.F Hutton and Doctor Kenneth Wells, was to create a living memorial within the woodlands to honor our nation's heroes and create a tranquil environment to reflect on the sacrifices of so many . . . — — Map (db m233536) HM
For heroism or meritorious achievement
while participating in aerial flight.
Established by Executive Order on May, 11, 1942,
during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. — — Map (db m232256) HM WM
SSGT Paul L. Bolden, USA • 1LT Cecil H. Bolton, USA
MAJ Charles W. Davis, USA • SSGT Henry E. Erwin, USA
SGT Rodney J. Evans, USA • Sgt Ross F. Gray, USMC
LT Richmond P. Hobson, USN • SN Edward J. Houghton, USN
1LT Robert L. Howard, USA • . . . — — Map (db m235319) WM
[To date, the only Alaskan to receive the Medal of Honor is
Colonel Archie Van Winkle, but there is no marker for him]
The Alaska Area of
The Medal of Honor Grove
Dedicated 6 April 1974
The area and perpetual care provided by
Colonel . . . — — Map (db m233563) WM
This tree is dedicated
as a memorial to our comrades
Phoenixville Post 482
American Legion
Walter Caffrey • Alfred I. Campbell
William E. Carr • Joseph C. Chrisman
Ralph H. Cowell • William Cox
Louis H. Ennis • George W. Erb . . . — — Map (db m25119) WM
Sister Maria Veronica Keane, IHM, the Medal of Honor archivist at Freedoms Foundation for 17 years, learned that more than 150 men who received the Medal were not citizens and could not be attributed to any state in the Grove. Because many were . . . — — Map (db m232344) HM WM
In tribute to our state[']s highest decorated
war heroes[,] the holders of the
Congressional Medal of Honor
SGT Achesay, Indian Scouts, USA · SSGT Nicky D. Bacon, USA
Blanquet, Indian Scouts, USA · Chiquito, Indian Scouts, USA
Maj . . . — — Map (db m233514) WM
Capt Maurice L. Britt, USA • 1Lt Lloyd L. Burke, USA
Sgt Gilbert G. Collier, USA • Sgt William Ellis, USA
Pvt Pompey Factor, USA • SN William J. Frank, USN
Cpl Charles L. Gilliland, USA • Lt Nathan G. Gordon, USN
SSgt James R. Hendrix, . . . — — Map (db m235285) WM
For heroism or meritorious achievement or service
Established by military regulation on January 11, 1944,
during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. — — Map (db m232263) HM WM
For heroism or meritorious achievement or service,
not involving participation in aerial flight,
while engaged in an action against an enemy
of the United States.
Established by Executive Order on February 4, 1944,
during the . . . — — Map (db m232243) HM WM
This memorial was dedicated in 1979 by the Knights of Columbus of the 1st Pennsylvania District of the Calvert Province to honor four Catholic chaplains who had received the Medal of Honor. Since then, one Catholic and four Protestant chaplains . . . — — Map (db m232423) HM
In past wars, chaplains have been known for their heroism in battles at sea and in the field. Many suffered wounds, some were killed in action, some died as enemy captives.
And like members of their flocks, some chaplains have been awarded . . . — — Map (db m232439) HM WM
CAPT Marcellus H. Chiles, USA • PVT William J. Crawford, USA
CAPT Drew D. Dix, USA • PVT Elmer E. Fryar, USA
PFC Jesse N. Funk, USA • LTC William R. Grove, USA
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom, USA • PVT Joe P. Martinez, USA
T5G Robert D. Maxwell, . . . — — Map (db m234888) WM
For sustained professional performing
as a combat ready aircrew member.
Established by military regulation on March 9, 1964,
during the Presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. — — Map (db m232265) HM WM
1LT John B. Babcock, USA • SGT William J. Babcock, USA
PVT Elijah W. Bacon, USA • 1LT George W. Baird, USA
Capt Harvey C. Barnum, USMC • PVT Wallace A. Beckwith, USA
1LT William S. Beebe, USA • CPL Elijah A. Briggs, USA
CPL F. Clarence . . . — — Map (db m236842) WM
Daniel Inouye was the first Japanese American to serve in Congress, the first U.S.
representative for the State of Hawaii and, as President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate from 2010 to 2012, he was third in the line of succession to the . . . — — Map (db m232553) HM WM
Alexander Hand - QM USN - Civil War 1862
Charles B. Tanner - 2nd LT INF USA - Civil War 1862
James Parke Postles - CPT INF USA - Civil War 1863
John B. Maberry - PVT INF USA - Civil War 1863
Bernard McCarren - CPL INF USA - Civil War 1863 . . . — — Map (db m240256) WM
For heroism or extraordinary achievement
while participating in aerial flight.
Established by the Congress on July 2, 1926,
during the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge. — — Map (db m232247) HM WM
For extraordinary heroism while engaged in an
action against an enemy of the United States.
Established by the Congress on July 9, 1918,
during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. — — Map (db m232262) HM WM
For exceptionally meritorious service
to the United States in a duty of
great responsibility.
Established by the Congress on July 9, 1918,
during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. — — Map (db m232244) HM WM
PFC Will C. Barnes, USA • PVT Dennis Bell, USA • BGEN Daniel Butterfield, USA
CAPT Bernard A. Byrne, USA • MAJ Charles E. Capehart, USA • 1LT Benjamin H. Cheever, USA
SURG James R. Church, USA • SGT Benjamin F. McAlwee, USA • 1LT Robert M. . . . — — Map (db m237006) WM
PFC Emory L. Bennett, USA • SP4 Nicholas J. Cutinha, USA
LCDR William M. Corry, Jr., USN • 2Lt Robert E. Femoyer, USAF
CAPT Robert H. Foley, US[A] • PFC Robert H. Jenkins, USMC
LT Clyde E. Lassen, USN • 1Lt Baldomero Lopez, USMC
CDR . . . — — Map (db m235314) WM
The Foundry Building was constructed in 1882 using the dark red sandstone quarried locally from the north side of the French Creek. It was designed by Amory Coffin, who was the Chief Engineer at the Phoenix Iron Company at that time. Inside the . . . — — Map (db m193686) HM
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge was formed in 1949 by Dwight Eisenhower and others "to create and build and [sic] understanding of the spirit and philosophy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights." The Foundation fulfills this mission . . . — — Map (db m232567) HM
The nonprofit Friends of the Grove, a group of community volunteers, was formed in 2011 to ensure that maintenance and enhancement of the Grove.
Thanks to the Friends' leadership and fund-raising efforts:
· Pathways have been repaved and . . . — — Map (db m232542) HM
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