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Cliveden

Cliveden is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000677.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000677★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cliveden?

Cliveden, also known as the Benjamin Chew House or Chew House, is a historic mansion at 6401 Germantown Avenue in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting of the Battle of Germantown, fought in 1777 during the American Revolutionary War.

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Listing details

Name
Cliveden
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000677
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.04742, -75.18140
When was Cliveden listed on the National Register?

Cliveden was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Cliveden located?

Cliveden is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.04742, -75.18140. See the map above.

Is Cliveden a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cliveden is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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