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Dilworth's Town Inn |
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(1758/c.1770/c.1800/1973) This building was reputedly the home of James Dilworth, a blacksmith by trade. His son, Charles, inherited the property in 1769 and successfully filed for a license to operate a tavern, which he did for many years. The structure was built in three sections: the brick core to the west was earliest, followed by the c. 1770 stone service wing to the north, and the major brick wing c. 1800. In 1973, architect John Milner restored and enlarged the Inn. It played an important role after the Battle as British troops occupied the Dilworth’s Town area for five days, “raiding the countryside for horses, cattle, grain, and other provisions…and using the Inn as a storehouse for other foodstuffs.” Dilworthtown Inn website (bookmark this page so you can return!) |
Houses Standing During the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777
The Barns-Brinton House |
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Previous│The Battle │The Damages │Houses Standing│The Landmark │Acknowledgements │ Resources│Next │CFHS Home Page © 2010 Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) is a private, non-profit, community based, volunteer organization that has restored and maintains three pre-Revolutionary buildings which are open to the public as House Museums. Education programs for schoolchildren are conducted year-round by appointment. Events hosted by the Society include Chadds Ford Days, The Great Pumpkin Carve, and Candlelight Christmas. |
