Chadds Ford Township

Founded: 1684
History: Settled and incorporated in 1684, the original township name of Birmingham was named for the hometown in England of its first settler, William Brinton. The name of the township was changed from Birmingham township to Chadds Ford Township in 1996.

Related Links

Chadds Ford Township

Chadds Ford Historical Society
Box 27
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-1380



Churches in Chadds Ford Township

Brandywine Baptist
Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-459-1302


Historic Places in Birmingham Township

Brandywine Battlefield
*National Register of Historic Places

John Chad House
*National Register of Historic Places

Chadds Ford Historic District
*National Register of Historic Places

Brinton 1704 House
Oakland Rd., near jct. of U.S. 202 and CR 15199 Dilworthtown

Known as the Brinton 1704 House, this beautiful example of early 18th century architecture is now owned by the Brinton Family Association. Built in 1704 by William Brinton the younger, the house has been restored to its original condition and houses a collection of period antiques. Open weekends May through October.
Brinton Family Association

Gilpin Homestead

Painter, William, Farm
2 mi. NE of Chadds Ford on U.S. 1 Chadds Ford

Twaddell's Mill and House
Rock Hill Rd. S of Chadds Ford Chadds Ford