By midday, Sept. 10, 1777, two Crown Force columns
arrived at Kennett Square village. One column camped
east of the village along the c.1723 road (McFarlan Road),
while the other column camped along the c.1720 road
(Route 82). Generals Howe, . . . — — Map (db m215259) HM
In 1971, Mr. John W. Manfredi approached the Kennett
Borough Council about building a baseball field on what
was a landfill in Kennett. He received approval and work
began in the summer of 1971. Later that summer, Mr.
Manfredi and his . . . — — Map (db m215260) HM
On the hill north of this marker the State Fencibles of Philadelphia camped in the summer of 1814 enroute to the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812
Spectamur agendo — — Map (db m214799) HM
records with pride
the memory of
those who served
in the World War
1917----1918
It is the legacy of
a grateful community
to honor and revere
for all time
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Lebanon / Grenada
Panama
Persian . . . — — Map (db m214637) WM
Longwood has one of the most historically significant tree collections in the region.
This land was originally owned by William Penn, and later part of a 202-acre working farm and arboretum belonging to the Peirce family. The arboretum, known . . . — — Map (db m175052) HM
The property that became Longwood Gardens was originally owned by Quaker farmer George Peirce, who purchased the land from William Penn in 1700. George Peirce's great-grandsons loved botany and began a collection of trees near the original . . . — — Map (db m87195) HM
The Peirce-du Pont House takes its name from the two families who lived here for a combined total of over 200 years. When Pierre S. du Pont acquired Longwood from the Peirce family in 1906, his purchase included their early 18th-century farmhouse . . . — — Map (db m144179) HM
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 m189469) HM
Howe planned two separate attacks against the American line. In early morning, the British Army divided here. Knyphausen’s troops went east to engage the center of the line at Chadd’s Ford, while a force under Cornwallis marched approximately 6 . . . — — Map (db m189468) HM
Built by James Walter
Endured the British army occupation
just prior to the Battle of Brandywine
September 11, 1777
The Walter family farmed here for
six generations, until 1945
marked by the
Kennett Township Historical . . . — — Map (db m223888) HM
Indian Hannah The last of the Indians in Chester County was born in the vale about 300 yards to the East on the land of the protector of her people the Quaker assemblyman William Webb Her mother was Indian Sarah and her grandmother . . . — — Map (db m240065) HM
Quaker abolitionists, the Mendenhalls harbored freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad in their nearby home, Oakdale. Originally members of Old Kennett Meeting, which became divided on the issue of slavery, they helped found Longwood Progressive . . . — — Map (db m146700) HM
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
