About this property
The Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site is a National Historical Landmark. The historic park is owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, on 52 acres (210,000 m 2 ), near Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the site of the Battle of Brandywine, which was fought on September 11, 1777, during the American Revolution, and was a decisive victory for the British and cleared a path directly to the rebel capital of Philadelphia. Brandywine Battlefield Park became a Pennsylvania State Park in 1949 and a National Historic Landmark in 1961. Although the battle area covered more than ten square miles, or 35,000 acres, the modern park only covers the fifty acres that served primarily as the Continental encampment during the two days prior to the battle.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000660. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brandywine Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Brandywine Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Brandywine Battlefield?
Brandywine Battlefield is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Brandywine Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Brandywine Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Brandywine Battlefield?
The period of significance for Brandywine Battlefield is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1777.
Can I research the history near Brandywine Battlefield?
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