Jefferis Ford is a river-crossing of the Brandywine located in Chester County, Pennsylvania which was significant in the

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. In the march of British troops leading up to the Battle of the Brandywine General William Howe crossed here as well as at Trimble's Ford in a surprise maneuver in an attack on

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's troops to the south. The ford is named for Robert Jefferis (1668–1739) who moved to the region around 1701. He had emigrated from England to Chester County around 1681.

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Old sketch of Jefferis Ford
Transportation in Pennsylvania Geography of Chester County, Pennsylvania History of Chester County, Pennsylvania Transportation in Chester County, Pennsylvania