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Blue plaque № 29420

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Battle of Germantown. The Battle of Germantown occurred at Cliveden, the country home of Pa. Chief Justice Benjamin Chew, on Oct. 4, 1777. A British regiment occupied Cliveden and defended it from full assault by the colonials. Over 70 soldiers died on these grounds. Although it was an American defe

at, Washington's bold strategy helped to win French aid for the cause of independence.

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