... and Commonwealth (Philadelphia, 1932), 191. 4 Martin, Campaign, 111; Cotter, Roberts, and Parrington, Buried Past, 349. 5 Cotter, Roberts, and Parrington, Buried Past, 348; Martin, Campaign, Appendix C: The Chew House after the War 451.
On October 4, 1777, Germantown was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital whose surrounding fields and streets witnessed one of the largest battles of the American Revolution.
It has a single Catholic church as its center and a rich German heritage. This is a pictorial history of the settlement that grew out of a desire for worship.
Come and discover, through 200 intriguing old photographs, the treasures of the community's history spanning 150 years. Included in this volume are vintage images of local families, business, schools, and churches.
Come and discover, through 200 intriguing old photographs, the treasures of the community's history spanning 150 years. Included in this volume are vintage images of local families, business, schools, and churches.