Cooch's Bridge
Cooch's Bridge
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Site of the historic Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, a Revolutionary War battle: September 3, 1777
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MysteryTraveler1956
Elkton, MD217 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2012 • Family
Way back when, the Wilmington Evening Journal did a piece on what we locals had known for years. That on a full moon, at the stroke of midnight, if you throw a silver dollar off of Cooch's Bridge, the ghost of a Revolutionary War Fiddler can be heard playing his fiddle.

Now I've visited Screaming Polly's mansion. And the old DuPont's Graveyard with the missing brick in one of the tombs.

But I've never been to Cooch's Bridge at midnight, on a full moon. Partly because I believe if you mess with the spirits, they'll mess with you.

But also, there's no stinking place to park!

It's a really cool, architectural beauty. The 'bridge' is actually two bridges, joined at a ninety degree angle. And across from the main span (on Old Baltimore Pike) is a small historical marker, and a few revolutionary cannon barrels.

Unfortunately, the severe amount of traffic both on the main road, and using the busy intersection, make it very hard to view and enjoy the bridge, or the marker.

Just north of the main span is an old road to the east. It's closed and barricaded, and does allow a place to pull off and park. From there it's about a fifty yard walk, along the edge of the busy road to see the bridge. Not real safe.

Cooch's Bridge is one of those hidden gems, that all the locals pass by on their way to work every day. But few really get the chance to enjoy the historical significance, or the architectural beauty of the bridge.

Even fewer will get the chance to hear the Fiddler.
Written December 6, 2012
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DrAdams13
Chicago, IL87 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Solo
Great little known battle site in the American Revolution where Pulaski Saved Washington's skin from getting cut off by the British which allowed them to get to Valley Forge for the Winter.
Written May 14, 2014
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Steve C
Newark, DE8 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Solo
The Battle of Cooch's Bridge was essentially a delaying action during the British Army's 1777 Philadelphia campaign. Washington sent approximately 900 men under Maxwell to harass the 8000 British and German troops marching from Glasgow toward Wilmington, Delaware. It was a small affair with approximately 30-50 casualties on both sides. The superior British Army eventually dispersed the Continental force. It is the only Revolutionary battle site in Delaware and according to legend, the first battle to see the flying of the American Flag.

The Battlefield has two parking stops and several historical markers in the area of the Continental Army's final stand. There is also a cannon flanked monument on the road beside the original Cooch house. This spot has a narrow road with no shoulder - be careful here. The battlefield itself can be seen in about 20-30 minutes.

There is also a small local museum with some battle displays on the battlefield property, but operating hours are limited.
Written December 28, 2016
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GoHaveAnAdventure
40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
I have visited this bridge and surrounding battlefield area several times and it continues to grow as more is uncovered and made available to the public. While it's true, Cooch's Bridge is a bridge and visiting it is not easy due to the busy traffic on Old Baltimore Pike, it is really part of a much bigger area where the only Revolutionary Battle on Delaware soil took place. If you are stopping to see the bridge and monument seen in the photographs, you need to see the battlefield, plaques about the battle and surrounding area. You must see the Pencader Heritage Museum on the property and see a wealth of information on the Revolutionary War battle, the Cooch Family and other military memorabilia. Displays at the museum are changed from time to time and new collections are added.
Written June 16, 2021
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Brenda S
Wilmington, Delaware, United States24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2012 • Family
The home is just as it was during the Revolution, beautifully appointed and charming. Family has lived there continuously since the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Only Revolutionary battlefield in Delaware...the First State!
Written December 11, 2012
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daisyferret1
Bear, DE27,823 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Family
There is truly not much to see here. There is a small parking lot (maybe 6 or 7 cars wide) with some flags and informational signs next to it. This display is located next to Cooch-Dayett Mill and the Pencader Museum. Here there is a sign about the American Position, the Philadelphia Campaign and a Delaware Field of Valore Marker/Plaque. There is an informational sign about the Battle of Cooch's Bridge and about the Pencader Museum (only open the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month) located up the road, in addition to a few other informational signs. That is about all there is to see there. They had a box there where you could pick up a brochure about the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Down the road from the battlefield display, on Old Baltimore Pike, you will see the "bridge" and some cannons in front of the old Cooch House & Mill (not rebuilt). There is NO parking at the cannons. Road is narrow in this area, so walking it might be a little dangerous.
Written January 2, 2015
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Lynne S
Washington DC, DC248 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013
The first challenge re this attraction is finding it. It's not on Route 4 per GPS. It is not even on Cooches Bridge Road. I stumbled upon it on Old Baltimore Highway.

I agree with others. It's just a bridge and a few reader boards. I suppose if one has a connection to this battle it will have some meaning and significance.
Written August 10, 2013
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Bruce B
Delaware18 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
A small skirmish was fought there during the Revolutionary War. It was the only battle from that war fought in Delaware, so locals want to keep the memory. The battle was insignificant, and there really is nothing to see.
Written July 12, 2012
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F7356GQmikeb
Bonanza, OR20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2016 • Business
This should be on your "to do" list if you are an American history buff. This is jut one of hundreds of great sites in the heart of the American Revolution.
Written April 27, 2016
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Stephanie G
Newark, Delaware, United States14 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Family
Just a very historical bridge and a place you can tell your friends is haunted. I've never seen any ghost but I love to creep my friends out every time we pass by the bridge.
Written December 14, 2015
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