Historical Marker

St. Peter's Church

Church Rd. at Park Ave., between Germantown Pike and Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill · Lafayette Hill · Montgomery

Inscription

Lutheran, founded 1752 by Henry Melchior Muhlenberg. From steeple of original church, May 20, 1778, Gen. Lafayette gave orders for battle against British in old churchyard. Here he organized his famous retreat to Matson Ford, saving himself and 2200 Continental troops from capture.

Location

AddressChurch Rd. at Park Ave., between Germantown Pike and Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill

CityLafayette Hill

CountyMontgomery

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.082870, -75.250950

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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