Chadds Ford Township

Chadds Ford Township is a community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lying between Chester County and the Delaware state border. The area covers mostly rural land and is home to the Brandywine River Museum, a major cultural institution.

The area was originally known as Birmingham Township until 1996, when it changed its name to better align with census designations and local usage. This renaming helped avoid confusion with similarly named communities in other counties.

The Brandywine River Museum displays works by three generations of the Wyeth family, who made this area their artistic home. Visitors can see how these artists captured the landscape and local life across the decades.

The township is best reached by car, as it lies in rural countryside with good road connections. Visitors planning to see the museum and battlefield site should allow adequate time and check opening hours for each location.

The Brandywine Battlefield marks the site where British General Howe passed through the area in 1777 during the American Revolution. The memorial preserves this moment when the region played a role in a turning point of American history.

Location: Delaware County

Elevation above the sea: 96 m

Website: http://chaddsfordpa.net

GPS coordinates: 39.87472,-75.55417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04