(East Side): Erected by the Surviving Members of the Ninety Seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers to the Memory of Its Dead. Dedicated October 29, 1887
(North Side): Field and Staff Officers at the organization of the . . . — — Map (db m41062) HM
On this site stood the Joseph Buffington House, c. 1821. A tenant house within the village of
Copesville and now the Taylor-Cope National Register Historic District. 1792 - Joseph
Buffington, a blacksmith from New Castle County, Delaware purchased . . . — — Map (db m192741) HM
1704 House
Has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the History of the United . . . — — Map (db m187163) HM
The American Battlefield Trust is a nonpartisan,
nonprofit organization devoted to saving the hallowed
battlegrounds of America's first 100 years.
Since its founding in 1987, the American
Battlefield Trust has protected more than 50,000 . . . — — Map (db m194860) HM
These grounds have been open land since the time of the native Lenape, even as West Chester grew around it. The Rutter Orchards here grew the famous Rutter peach. In 1867 Civil War iron merchant Joshua Hartshorne made it his estate, and in the . . . — — Map (db m271444) HM
The National Registry of Historic Places
Denney Reyburn Senior Apartments
1841-1887 ~ Barnard Street Public School
First public school in West Chester
1887-1985 ~ Tag factory of S.L. Denney
First automatic tag manufacturing plant . . . — — Map (db m108804) HM
The battle ended just southwest of here at nightfall. With Howe and his troops holding the field, Washington’s force withdrew to Chester. Although he was wounded, Lafayette helped to reorganize the retreating troops, and Pulaski’s cavalry protected . . . — — Map (db m146793) HM
The British attack on the American right wing began here late in the afternoon. After heavy fighting, the defense line which Sullivan formed hastily near Birmingham Meeting House was forced to retreat to Dilworthtown, 2 miles SE. Reinforcements from . . . — — Map (db m39590) HM
The American Right Flank Slows the British Advance
General Adam Stephen’s 3rd and 4th Virginia Regiments situated on the far right end of the American line on the crest of the present day Sandy Hollow Heritage Park held their positions . . . — — Map (db m242754) HM
As pacifist Quakers, many Brinton family members abhorred the war that was closing in on their 1704 home. Near here, at dusk, on Sept. 11, 1777, two military actions by the Americans saved their retreat. General Greene's soldiers inflicted heavy . . . — — Map (db m194853) HM
The metal truss bridge that stands before you marks the location of Jefferis' Ford. The ford is named after the Quaker family of Emmor Jefferis, the Revolutionary War-era owner of Blue Rock Farm located at the intersection of Lucky Hill and Allerton . . . — — Map (db m242783) HM
During the Battle of the
Brandywine, as the fighting
formations fell into disarray.
British soldiers rushed
forward with their bayonets.
Continental soldiers, not
familiar with using bayonets,
defended themselves with
the butts of their . . . — — Map (db m183630) HM
Born here, the civil rights leader and pacifist organized the 1963 March on Washington. Head of A. Philip Randolph Institute, 1966-1979. Elected to Henderson High School Hall of Fame. — — Map (db m8243) HM
The Battle of Brandywine was the largest and longest battle of the American Revolution. • At 4 am, September 11, 1777, British troops marched from Kennett Square towards the colonial capital of Philadelphia. • Gen. Washington positioned many of . . . — — Map (db m182829) HM
Built in 1987 the Boeing Model 360 was a technology demonstrator as well as a new model for manufacturing methodology. There was a large effort to streamline the helicopter to reduce drag in order to increase speed.
The Model 360 was . . . — — Map (db m205631) HM
You are facing northwest with Birmingham Hill immediately on the other side of the
tree line. Lord Stirling, with the New Jersey Brigade and 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade
along with Stephen's 3rd and 4th Virginia Brigades, and the remnants of . . . — — Map (db m194932) HM
"General Howe will strain every nerve to possess Philadelphia,"
- General George Washington, September 9, 1777
You are facing northwest, towards the scene of some of the hardest
fighting of the Revolutionary War. On September 11, . . . — — Map (db m194865) HM
Brandywine Battlefield A Commonwealth Treasure For all to protect and preserve as the site of one of the major battles in the colonists’ fight for independence — — Map (db m41299) HM
Born in Poland, 1747. Died 1779 at sea. Was mortally wounded at Savannah and was taken on the American brig Wasp, which was with the French Fleet, Admiral Count D'Estang. His body was consigned to the sea.
He arrived in America, 1777, . . . — — Map (db m311078) HM
On September 11, 1777, the Brinton Run Preserve Property was the location of a final fight during the Battle of the Brandywine, just before the American troops retreated from British fire. Funding for the acquisition and permanent protection of . . . — — Map (db m195338) HM
After the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, over 2,000 Union prisoners were held at a makeshift camp here, awaiting exchange for Confederate prisoners. Retreating armies often issued battlefield paroles to captured enemy soldiers, who were then held . . . — — Map (db m68586) HM
One of Pennsylvania's three original counties, formed 1682 by William Penn. Name derived from Cheshire in England. West Chester, the county seat since 1788, was incorporated in 1799. County was the scene of important military activities in 1777-1778. — — Map (db m50505) HM
The first court house within the limits of the present County of Chester stood at this corner on a plot of ground 115 feet in front by 165 feet in depth
The building, begun in 1784 and completed in 1786, was used until 1846 when the present . . . — — Map (db m50499) HM
Native Indians · The Lenni Lenape
Founding Settlers
English · Welsh · Quakers · Scotch - Irish · Germans
George Washington · Commander in Chief
Marquis de LaFayette · Battle of the Brandywine
Anthony Wayne · . . . — — Map (db m271491) HM
Chester County Remembers World War II Veterans
Community Commemorative Committee of Chester County
(1991 – 1995)
November 11, 1995 — — Map (db m49253) HM
Chris Sanderson, local historian, conducted Memorial Day services here from 1913 to 1966. His dedication in honoring the veterans who served our country in time of need was surpassed only by his desire to implant in others an appreciation for our . . . — — Map (db m251505) HM
Side One:
Columbus P. Evans
A Citizen of Delaware
Born in Pennsylvania
September 6th 1824
Died at West Chester
February 19, 1854
Side Two:
Editor of the
Delaware Republican
1843 – 1854
Mayor of the
City of Wilmington . . . — — Map (db m81744) HM WM
The Petition of Joseph Martin of the Township of West Bradford in the County of Chester Humbly Showeth
“That there is a Necessity for a Publick house for the Entertainment of Travellers in said Township, there being many Large roads Much . . . — — Map (db m194170)
Late afternoon, Crown Forces had successfully outflanked American defenses positioned on Brandywine Creek. In response, infantry and artillery of American Generals Sullivan's and Stirling's divisions quickly redeployed from along Brandywine Creek, . . . — — Map (db m242753) HM
Killed Sept. 12, 1814, aged 18 and 19 years, at the battle of North Point.
It appears that the citizens of Baltimore did not expect and were totally unprepared for the landing of the English from the British vessels. Wells and McComas were there . . . — — Map (db m251585) HM
David Townsend House
This Property Devised December 1951 by
Marion Hoopes Stevenson
To the
Chester County Historical Society
As a memorial
To her Great-Grandfather
DAVID TOWNSEND
1787 – 1858
Banker, Botanist,
Civic . . . — — Map (db m50314) HM
Dilworthtown
The Battle of Brandywine,
September 11, 1777, ended a short
distance southeast of this place.
__________
Erected by
The Pennsylvania Historical Commission
and the Chester and Delaware
County Historical Societies . . . — — Map (db m183166) HM
Chartered by The State of Pennsylvania on April 22, 1890 this is the only Mutual savings bank in the County and is one of seven in the state. It is owned and operated for the benefit of the depositors. Previous locations of the bank were nearby on . . . — — Map (db m49388) HM
To honor all disabled veterans of Chester County who served their country and were wounded or injured in the line of duty
DAV 90 — — Map (db m49144) WM
Even small creeks are part of huge interconnected watersheds. Water from the East Branch Brandywine Creek, which meanders through Stroud Preserve, flows into the Christina River on its way to the Delaware Bay. The Brandywine-Christina water shed . . . — — Map (db m84973) HM
Born a Quaker, Barnard became a member of the Progressive Friends movement and upheld its active affirmation of the ideals of temperance, equality of women, and abolition of slavery. His farm became a station on the Underground Railroad. He and his . . . — — Map (db m42520) HM
Champion of human freedom, African American abolitionist, newspaper editor, U.S. Colored Troops recruiter, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, and orator, Frederick Douglass gave his last public address "Against Lynch Law" here on February 1, 1895. A frequent . . . — — Map (db m8135) HM
Was established at this place about 1753. It was for many years under the care of John Forsythe, the First Head Master of Westtown Boarding School opened in 1799. Dr. William Darlington was a pupil at Birmingham. — — Map (db m8245) HM
A West Chester chemist, he pioneered the mass production of penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. In 1943, with Wyeth Laboratories, his lab (a converted auto repair shop here) made & sent more penicillin to the Armed Forces than any other lab . . . — — Map (db m8153) HM
“We, A group of Veterans, their family and friends, have erected this memorial to Honor our Country’s Veterans, living and deceased, from the Greater West Chester area.” — — Map (db m49719) WM
After visiting the Brandywine Battlefield on July 26, 1825, General Lafayette came to West Chester. From a point half a block west from here, he reviewed troops parading in his honor. — — Map (db m50265) HM
Late afternoon, in this vicinity, infantry and artillery of American General Stephen's division used the naturally high topography (still visible today) to their advantage, staving off a series of Crown Force attacks by Hessian and British soldiers. . . . — — Map (db m239339) HM
Should days of brisk be forgot,
Although these days have fled.
Can we neglect the sacred spot,
Where Patriot Heroes bled?
An not those days of "old lang syne,"
We never can forget.
When with our sires to Brandywine,
Come gallant . . . — — Map (db m73844) WM
Gilbert Cope, eminent genealogist and historian, was born in the house on this property. Author of a number of genealogies of Chester County families, he was dedicated to the preservation of Quaker records and of the archives of Chester County. . . . — — Map (db m42519) HM
The Goshenville Blacksmith Shop is in its original location and was the center of village life for nearly 200 years. It has a working forge and a display of an early l800's Conestoga farm Wagon along with a collection of historic tools. The . . . — — Map (db m77078) HM
An important Indian trail, key to Pennsylvania's fur trade in the 17th century, crossed the present highway near here. It linked trading posts on the lower Schuylkill and Indian towns to the west. The Dutch, Swedes, and English fought one another . . . — — Map (db m40994) HM
The Great Trail of the Minquas or Susquehanna Indians from the Susquehanna to the Schuylkill crossed the present road about this point. It was the path prior to 1670 for their conquest of the Lenni-Lenape or Delaware Indians and for trade with the . . . — — Map (db m8249) HM
The HH-2D, originally designated the HU2K-1, is a derivative of the 1956 Kaman Model K-20 that was the winner of a 1956 U.S. Navy competition for a fast-long-range utility helicopter. Originally, the Sea Sprite had a single GE-T58 turbine engine. . . . — — Map (db m205618) HM
The HH-52 was a derivative of the Sikorsky S-55 (H-19) helicopter. The HH-52 utilized the S-55 rotor system with only minor changes, but employed a turbine engine instead of a reciprocating engine. The U.S. Coast Guard ordered 99 of these . . . — — Map (db m205632) HM
The HH-3A was developed from the Sikorsky S-61 series of helicopters. The most famous S-61's are those used in transporting the President to and from the White House. Twelve HH-3A's were converted from the Navy SH-3 series of helicopters for . . . — — Map (db m205624) HM
This Structure Has Been
recorded by the
HISTORIC AMERICAN
BUILDINGS SURVEY
of the United States Department
of the Interior for its Archives
at the Library of Congress — — Map (db m92811) HM
Born in West Chester in 1888. Pippin occupied this house from 1920 until his death in 1946. A self-taught black artist, he painted while living here such notable works as "Domino Players," "John Brown Going to His Hanging," and the "Holy Mountain" . . . — — Map (db m8156) HM
One of the first nurserymen in the nation and the author of the first book on North American trees and shrubs. Arbustum Americanum: The American Grove. Marshall is known as the Father of American Dendrology. He regularly supplied native . . . — — Map (db m194231) HM
Marshallton was named in honor of Humphry Marshall, noted 18th century scientist and stone mason, whose botanical garden and home are adjacent to the Center House property. Humphry’s name appears on many of the tavern license petitions, and he . . . — — Map (db m194230)
In memory of those who fell in the Battle of Brandywine Sept 11, 1777. Back of this in a common grave lay those who fell in this vicinity. — — Map (db m73830) HM WM
Beside the stream below by the Indians called Wawassan is “Indian Rock” whence ran the claim of the Lenni-Lenape to the source of the Brandywine — — Map (db m62056) HM
Side One:
Major Isaac Barnard
Born March 22, 1791
Died February 18, 1834
Side Two:
Senator of Pennsylvania, 1820:
Sec’y of The Commonwealth, 1826:
Senator of The U. States, 1827.
Side Three:
This Memorial in . . . — — Map (db m49594) HM WM
Around 11am on Sep. 11, 1777, British Generals Howe and Cornwallis crossed the Brandywine River with approx. 11,000 Crown Forces here at Jefferis Ford. After marching 10 miles from Kennett Square, this was the second unguarded ford they needed to . . . — — Map (db m242870) HM
The noted agriculturist purchased land just north of here in 1792 and named it "Como Farm". Here he conducted numerous experiments on crop rotation and maintenance of soil fertility. Bordley planned new devices for seeding and reaping wheat. His . . . — — Map (db m191424) HM
John H. Ware 3rd
August 29, 1908 – July 29, 1997
B.S. University of Pennsylvania; Chairman Penn Fuel Gas, Inc.; Former Burgess; Elected three terms to Pennsylvania Senate; Chairman, Republican Finance Committee of PA; Trustee, . . . — — Map (db m51111) HM
Conservationist, father of the State Forest idea in Pennsylvania, lived in this house from 1876 until his death in 1922. He pioneered in the development of forest fire control, reforestation, and scientific forestry. — — Map (db m8240) HM
The first published biography of Abraham Lincoln was printed in this building on Feb. 11, 1860. It was prepared from Lincoln's own notes, and served to introduce him to the public as a potential presidential candidate. — — Map (db m184093) HM
Locust Grove was one of three public schools established in Pocopson Township following the Pennsylvania "Free Public School" Act of 1834. The earlier core of the building was enlarged in 1870 to its present configuration. This school served . . . — — Map (db m218936) HM
West Chester’s first public square, dedicated in 1848. Recognized in the late 19th century for having one of the best collections of trees and shrubs with 160 distinct species. Named in honor of Humphry Marshall (1722 – 1801), a world-renowned . . . — — Map (db m89945) HM
The Marshalton Inn
Licensed 1822
Has Been Placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
By The United States
Department of the Interior
Constructed c. 1793 — — Map (db m191789) HM
Major General John Sullivan sent a message to George Washington, stating that reports of a British attempt to cross the Brandywine north of the Continental Army were false. Sullivan met “Major Joseph Spear of the Militia who came (last night) . . . — — Map (db m194375)
circa
1796
Part of the Ashbridge Sawmill, built on 771 acre
land grant April 7, 1685 to Francis Fincher
of Worcester England. In later years it became a
home to workers employed at Westtown School.
The Springhouse fell into . . . — — Map (db m192733) HM
This “Hall and Parlor” style house has a kitchen (Hall) and a living room (Parlor) on the first floor and two bedrooms upstairs. There are two angled fireplaces in the center-of the front wall similar to “Penn Plan” houses. It is constructed of sawn . . . — — Map (db m77079) HM
The slave boy who helped Booth escape the night of Lincoln’s assassination, but told the Union soldiers the next day the direction Booth took, thus aiding in his capture. — — Map (db m62054) HM
Okehocking Indian Town
The Chiefs
Pokhais, Sepopawny, and Muttagooppa
With their people of the Unami Group
* Their Totem * The Tortoise *
Of the Lenni – Lenape or Delawares
were moved from lower Ridley and Crum Creeks
by . . . — — Map (db m159371) HM
[Left Plaque]
Erected by The County of Chester
In grateful commemoration of the heroism, sacrifices, and patriotism of her soldiers, sailors, and marines displayed during the late war of the rebellion for the preservation of the Union and . . . — — Map (db m48892) HM
Old Main Building, constructed in 1871, served as the principal dormitory and classroom facility for the West Chester Teacher's Normal School. In 1971, faced with prohibitive costs of a facility upgrade, Old Main was torn down by the PA Dept of . . . — — Map (db m8136) HM
On this native stone rested one corner of the first Meeting House at Birmingham built cedar logs with a flintstone in center of it upon which they burnt charcoal to heat the meeting, erected 1721. — — Map (db m73829) HM
During the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, the American Army used the walls of this Quaker Burial Ground in their first line of defense. Both armies used this meetinghouse of Quaker pacifists as a hospital. Behind the wall is the . . . — — Map (db m191732) HM
During the war for American Independence, (1775–1783). Patriots organized the Chester County Militia. One battalion trained at the nearby farm of Col. Thomas Taylor, their Quaker commander. Combat came to the Chester County Militia on Sept. 11, . . . — — Map (db m240559) HM WM
During the war for American Independence, (1775–1783). Patriots organized the Chester County Militia. One battalion trained at the nearby farm of Col. Thomas Taylor, their Quaker commander. Combat came to the Chester County Militia on Sept. 11, . . . — — Map (db m241870) HM WM
Boyhood home of this composer of orchestral and vocal works, including the "Adagio for Strings" and "Knoxville; Summer of 1915." Won Pulitzer Prizes in music, 1958 & 1963. Graduate, Curtis Institute. He wrote West Chester High's Alma Mater song. — — Map (db m8157) HM
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