The March Through Pencader - Newark, DE
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N 39° 36.462 W 075° 43.614
18S E 437598 N 4384469
One of many historical markers at Glasgow Regional Park in Newark, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WM14NWQ
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2021
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The plaque says, "
Philadelphia Campaign
Troop Maneuvers
in Delaware and Maryland
August 25-September 10, 1777 (as shown on the map)
(Inscription in the lower right)
The Philadelphia Campaign was so-named since the city was the British destination when they sailed from New York, landing 17,000 troops near Elkton, Maryland. Colonial sharpshooters engaged the British in a delaying action at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge September 3, 1777.
Historical research-Wade Catts
Campaign maps-Sean Moir"
Type of Memorial: Plaque
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