Washington House

Washington House (HM9PP)

Location: Chester, PA 19013 Delaware County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 50.869', W 75° 21.586'

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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.
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HM NumberHM9PP
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Year Placed1954
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at 9:16am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 469222 N 4410928
Decimal Degrees39.84781667, -75.35976667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 50.869', W 75° 21.586'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 50' 52.14" N, 75° 21' 35.16" W
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Area Code(s)215, 610, 484
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 401-499 Market St, Chester PA 19013, US
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