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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Established in 1684 as Birmingham Township, Chadds Ford is a charming historic community on the banks of the Brandywine Creek, about 25 miles from Philadelphia in the Brandywine Valley.
- Surrounded by rolling hills and rich vineyards, Chadds Ford was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution in 1777, the Battle of Brandywine.
- The historic district of Chadds Ford consists of 17 well-preserved buildings, including the Chadds Ford Inn and Merchant Mill.
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