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(c.1719/c.1760/1824/c.1960) For over two centuries, Brinton’s Mill played an important role in the commercial life of the community. he original mill was built prior to 1719; it was remodeled and enlarged around 1760 and rebuilt in 1824. It was restored to its 18th century appearance in the 1960s. At the Battle of Brandywine, General John Sullivan and his troops were bivouacked at Brinton’s Ford, adjacent to the mill. They were responsible for guarding all fords north of Chads’ Ford. It was Sullivan’s reconnaissance forces who reported that the British troops were nowhere near the fords of the Brandywine -- when they were actually outflanking Washington’s soldiers. Brinton’s Ford was the center of the Continental forces until early in the afternoon on September 11th when they were ordered to the area near Osborne Hill. |
Houses Standing During the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777
The Barns-Brinton House |
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