Washington House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
N 39° 50.885 W 075° 21.579
18S E 469232 N 4410958
Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine and many times after that on his way to Philadelphia and his home!
Waymark Code: WM8JE3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 6

Marker Text: 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.
Marker Name: Washington House

County: Delaware

Date Dedicated: 05/15/1954

Marker Type: City

Location: Ave. of the States near 5th St., Chester

Category: American Revolution, Buildings, George Washington, Houses & Homesteads

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