Battle of the Clouds
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 02.530 W 075° 34.654
18T E 450729 N 4432596
Following the September 1777 Battle of Brandywine, Continental forces retreated to regroup along Swedesford Road near the White Horse Tavern.
Waymark Code: WM12B3M
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2020
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Battle of the Clouds-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 imminent confrontation. Outnumbered Continental forces were able to retreat northwest, securing fresh supplies and ammunition. A loss here would have been disastrous to the American cause.
Marker Name: Battle of the Clouds
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 09/13/2014
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 606 Swedesford Rd., Frazer
Category: American Revolution, Military
Website: Not listed
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