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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.
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| HM Number | HM1LIX |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2014 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at 6:02pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 450729 N 4432597 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.04216667, -75.57756667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 2.53', W 75° 34.654' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 2' 31.8" N, 75° 34' 39.24" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 215, 484, 610 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 606 Swedesford Rd, Malvern PA 19355, US |
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